Imanol Gets Wet On Arbitration: “I Am Clear About What Would Have Happened In The Madrid Area”

It could not be. Real Sociedad failed to beat Real Madrid In a meeting that had everything: goals, stops, successes, errors … but above all, a lot of intensity. That was one of the minimums demanded Imanol from his players before stepping on the pitch of the Santiago Bernabéuwhich hosted a world elite encounter between two teams that once again demonstrated that when they face, there is no lack of quality. The worst stop was the cast Txuri Urdin, who fell into the extension. Even so, the Real Technician He was satisfied with the face shown by his players, who held a match full of determination and wear.

As for the final result, Imanol highlighted the dignity with which his team faced one of the greats of world football. “We are hurt. Nobody gave a hard for usbut the team has shown that neither game, character nor personality is lacking. We have done things well to be in the final. There are times that you are proud to be eliminated and this is the case. The team has made semifinals well above the expectations of many”, Analyzed. Imanol did not hesitate to underline the historic campaign that Real Sociedad is carrying out. Despite the elimination, the technician was satisfied with the effort and delivery of his players, highlighting that this performance should mark a before and after.“ “I hope there is a before and after. We have to give us that plus that has often lacked us”concrete.

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Harmed by arbitration

The coach also referred to arbitration decisions during the game, especially a controversial play that involved the referee Alberola Rojas. “It was out of play. They usually whistle. Better not to speak, he has not been and period. They have eliminated us having aid in a section that has to be neutral. Madrid is a great and does not need aid. I am very clear that they would not have given the goal if it had passed in the other area”, Said Imanol with a clear discomfort.

However, his speech did not focus solely on the arbitration controversy, but on the attitude of his team. “It is not the first time that Madrid turns the game around with disadvantage. I am sorry and pain because we have played to pass, but I am very proud of this team. The historical nights remain in the memory if you reach the finalbut this stays at the bottom of my heart”he added.

A future in the Royal Society

Finally, Imanol was clear about his future in Real Sociedad, making it clear that his commitment to the club is still firm. “Imanol has always wanted to continue in the Real. I will not change the way of thinking about the result. I am clear about what this club is for me. I want to be here for many years”He said. The coach, despite the defeat, was confident in the future of the team and in what is to come for the Royal Society.