Athletic Bilbao Ernesto Valverde Leading The Renaissance With Embers Of Marcelo Bielsa
Out went the coach who had created an innovative, high-pressing, wonderfully talented side that reached two Copa Del Rey finals and a Europa League final in 3 eccentric seasons and so did the San Mames, the stadium that had stood since 1913 and served Bilbao for 99 years. On Sunday evening, the renovated ground was scene of the ultimate test of Valverde’s reign so far. Bilbao were sat fifth after losing just 4 of their opening 15 games and they were unbeaten at their new stadium....