Atlético: A Farewell Without a Reunion
This weekend, the Metropolitano prepares to welcome Athletic Club in a match with a taste of farewell. Óscar de Marcos, captain of the Basque team, is retiring from football at the end of this season, marking the end of an era.
His visit to Madrid takes on a special significance as he is the last Athletic player who played in that memorable Europa League final in Bucharest against Atlético, a match that signified the first title of the Simeone era.
Unfortunately, the rojiblanca fans will not be able to witness an emotional reunion on the field. Koke, the only survivor of that feat in the colchonera squad, will miss the match due to a muscular injury.
Although Koke started the match on the bench that day, both players represented the youth and future of their respective teams. This match evokes memories of that European final and the beginning of a glorious cycle for Atlético de Madrid under the direction of Cholo, a cycle that has filled the colchonera fans with pride. Despite Koke’s absence, the match promises to be a tribute to De Marcos’ career and an opportunity to celebrate the rojiblanca history.
