Javier Aguirre He is a coach used to being the “lifeguard” of modest European teams. However, this function does not have to be tense and unenjoyable. In the penalty shootout in the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Real Sociedad, The “Basque” stole the attention with his particular way of being.
Mallorca is one of the clubs that is fighting to avoid relegation in LaLiga. Despite this present, Javier Aguirre’s team was able to become strong in direct confrontations and Today he is in the final of the Copa del Rey.
Before reaching this stage they had to overcome the Real societyone of the most important clubs in Spanish football and which is currently competing in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
The tension was evident during the penalty shootout, but Javier Aguirre had other plans. The “Vasco” was calm, calm and He generated several smiles with his particular way of being. This attitude has been a source of praise in Spain.
“It’s something that comes spontaneously to me because all the penalty shootouts are very tense.: the coach says who wants to kick (…) Of course that takes away the tension, The coach is the image and reflection of the team and if you see him quiet or in a corner, it looks bad. I told them that we had already won by tying Real in 120 minutes and I congratulated them on the Copa del Rey they had won,” Aguirre acknowledged in an interview for El Larguero.
Will Javier Aguirre be able to lift the Copa del Rey?
Against all odds, Mallorca will be playing the final of the Copa del Rey against Athletic Bilbao. Javier Aguirre’s team is just one step away from lifting this important trophy. “Vasco” trusts in the emotional boost of its players and sees this feat as possible.
“I don’t know, for the boys it would be a total rush and after that anything… after fighting so much for relegation, in first, in second. In this locker room I have more players who have been relegated than those who have won a title“, answered.
If we can win the Copa del Rey, This achievement would be the first trophy in Javier Aguirre’s career in the Old Continent. “Basque” is getting closer to achieving it. This April 6 at the La Cartuja StadiumMallorca will have the opportunity to continue going against all the odds and climb to the top of the podium.
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