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Valverde Reflects on Tough Loss, Celebrates Semifinal Progress

5/10/2025

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Ernesto Valverde, coach of Athletic Club, expressed that the semifinal clash with Manchester United was more competitive than the 7-1 aggregate score indicates. He lamented his team's late-game collapse after conceding a goal. Despite the setback, Valverde celebrated reaching the Europa League semifinals as a remarkable feat, though he also revealed a serious injury to player Beñat Prados.

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Ernesto Valverde, coach of Athletic Club, expressed that the semifinal clash with Manchester United was more competitive than the 7-1 aggregate score indicates. He lamented his team's late-game collapse after conceding a goal. Despite the setback, Valverde celebrated reaching the Europa League semifinals as a remarkable feat, though he also revealed a serious injury to player Beñat Prados.