The final would be a dream, reports Trpišovský. He admitted that he outsmarted the opponent even on Netflix – Sport.cz

Bilbao (from our correspondent) – Is it madness, or an idea with a more reasonable basis? Slavia’s duel against the local Athletics, which is one of the favorites of the whole year, will also tell about this.

Slavia have yet to meet a better opponent during this year’s European tour. “It will be difficult like in Lille,” Trpišovský thinks.

There you lost 0:2 in the fight for the Champions League in August. Will it be the same in Bilbao?

The beauty of football and team sports is that two enemies try to impose their own style on the other side. And sometimes things look different on the field than you want them to. I believe that the teams tend to be more connected in the qualifiers. We want to present ourselves in a better style than in Lille. The opposition were so good in the first game that they moved the center of gravity of the game closer to our goal. I often mention that every team has a philosophy, a face and a mission that the opponent puts on you. Sometimes, on the other hand, you force it on him.

It has key players and personalities. Athletics is a big club. I would applaud his brilliant play. In addition, it is a typical Spanish team, excellent in combinations on the ground, in the first touch or technical skills. In exaggeration, I renamed the team to FC Williams in the video. They remind me of the name of the Formula 1 team I used to support.

I understand. Iňaki and Nico Williams are brothers and club idols.

The crime is on them. Overall, however, the team is also well assembled. I am very curious about it. It’s one thing to see, say, Nic Williams on TV and then watch him live in direct conflict with our players. The team is very strong, but there are some defensive windows that we hope to take advantage of.

Is it liberating that you can put David Douděra on the speedsters on the wings? For personal reasons, he has missed a few duels in recent weeks.

It is very important to us. Nico Williams is somewhat similar to AC Milan’s Lea, although there are differences between the two. But both are quick-footed right-handers who can bend to either side. They are looking for individual events. But Doudis did well especially in the first match at AC Milan. He has a unique style of writing that we don’t have many others on the team. We are glad he traveled with us.

Oscar, who is serving a league ban for the derby ban, will also be available. How does it help?

Oscy is also very important. He brought a small health problem with him from the national team, which should be resolved. We need players like that. He is one of the best in European games. He is legit defensively, which is a credit to the whole team.

Will this be your toughest defensive test this season?

In fact, it will be similar to the Lille game we talked about. Bilbao’s attacking prowess will increase even more if midfielder Sancet is available. That would support the midfield strength of the home side. It screens and gathers knowledge. These games helped Tomáš Souček, Vlaď Coufala or Alex Bah to make big moves in the future.

On the other hand, Bilbao does not make big moves. They collect the philosophy that they bet only on Basques and foster children. Would something similar be possible in the Czech Republic?

Interesting question, but for another time. That is for hours of explanation and polemics. At home, it’s an academy. I have reports that she is excellent and the club is relying on her for life. The catchment area is also determined. Against Bilbao, we would be able to put together an eleven from the Czechs who would be able to do it. I think we have played Champions League games in the past with nine or ten Czechs in the line-up.

Prim, but not only in Slavia, foreign reinforcements play.

Strangers break your team, they will help him. They are above normal. The academy is Athletica’s greatest asset. On Netflix, I also saw the players’ pride in their connection to the club and the area. When I look at their starting lineup, some players will easily spend their entire career at the club.

Would a point from Bilbao be a good result?

You are pregnant. I would never say that I would be satisfied with drawing. Football is played to win. After the game, the answer is often different. Sometimes the point is very little, sometimes you take all ten. But a draw and a point from San Mamés feels nice. But we want three points. It will depend on our quality and how well we manage to defend the opponent’s attacking aces. It depends on what percentage of success we have.

The Europa League final will also be held in Bilbao. Is it true that Slavia would appear there?

I know about it. Hope always lives. This is one of our dreams come true. The dream was to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup, we were close three times. With the quality and difficulty of the competitions, it must come together. We can see how difficult it is in the hitting battles against teams like AC Milan. The dream is always alive, it would be nice to come back here. But then I don’t know what we would dream of next (smile).