Mendilibar: “I was one of the first I said I didn’t like VAR – I hoped for a birthday gift with qualification”

On the day of his birthday (14/03) the Jose Luis Mendilibar He spoke to “El Programa de Ortega” in Radio Marca and, among other things, referred to his exclusion Olympic From the Europa League.

Basque, who was done today 64he noted that he was hoping for a birthday gift from his team, but he did not come. Then he mentioned both to the Ernesto Valverdeas well as in Bilbao.

To block the Europa League: “We were with a difficult result from the first game. Yesterday we made a great effort, but we lost a penalty that would put us in the qualifying process … I was hoping for a premature birthday gift, but it didn’t come. “

For the season in Greece: “It’s a good year. We are a significant number of points and we can reach the final of the Cup. We are happy to be here in Greece. “

For refereeing in Real Madrid match at Old Trafford and Var: “When VAR came out, everyone was in his favor, but it’s a machine that managed by people. And people make mistakes. I was one of the first ones to say I didn’t like it. I think it makes all the referees worse right now. Before, they were right at 99%. Now they make more mistakes. The spirit of football is no longer the same. “

For the penalty shoot -out of Hulian Alvares noted: “If someone saw that he touched the ball twice, he touched it. It is not possible to overcome it. If it is offside due to … finger, it is offside. This was not discussed before. “

For Ernesto Valverde: “He is largely responsible for all successes. He is the ideal coach for Athletic. It would be very difficult for another coach to get there and achieve everything he does. “

For the Athletic season and the Europa League: “They have a terrible pace all year round in all three events. Playing well in La Liga. Now with Roma and having the final in San Mamas, I hope they do it. There are some good teams and it’s difficult, but everyone knows that Athletic is one of the favorites. “