In a fierce duel of UEFA Cup, Athletic Bilbao and Roma shook hands with 1-1. After the match, Athletic Bilbao's captain Demarcos was interviewed by the media, giving an in-depth analysis of the match and expressing regret for the discordant scenes that occurred during the match.
De Marcos began by praising his side's performance in the second half. He pointed out that although Roma took the initiative in the first half, Athletic Bilbao gradually found their form in the second half and mastered more playing time. He emphasized that the team made full use of set-piece opportunities such as corners and free kicks, and eventually managed to equalize at crucial moments. According to De Marcos, the draw was very valuable for the team, not only boosting morale, but also accumulating valuable experience for future matches.
However, De Marcos' tone turned serious when talking about the unholy scenes during the match. He made it clear that the act of seeing fireworks being thrown at Roma fans made him feel very sorry. He emphasized that this irrational behavior did not represent Athletic Bilbao fans, but was only the behavior of individual extremists. De Marcos expressed his pride in the fans who came to the match and hoped that they would support the team in a more civilized and rational way.
At the same time, De Marcos expressed his sincere apologies to the Roma fans who may have been affected. He said that such behavior is unacceptable and should not be part of the game. He called on all fans to work together to maintain a good atmosphere at the matches and return the soccer game to its purely competitive nature.
Finally, De Marcos emphasized the importance of this draw for his team. He believes that this point is very valuable for Athletic Bilbao, which not only helps the team to move on in the UEFA Cup, but also builds the team's confidence in future matches. He said that the team will continue to train hard and improve their strength to bring more exciting matches to the fans.
