As the 2023-24 season progresses, Oscar de Marcos has undoubtedly become the mainstay of the Athletic Bilbao football team.He not only performed well on the court, but also helped the team achieve excellent results in the Europa League and finally reached the final.De Marcos's career is full of challenges and achievements, and his love and persistence for football is always admirable.This article will review his thrilling Europa League journey and explore how he helped the team reach the finals.
De Marcos was born on April 14, 1989 in Alaves, and his football career began at De Portivo Alaves.As a young man, he made his debut in the Spanish Second Division. Although he was a striker at that time, he gradually transformed into an all-around defender.In 2009, he joined Bilbao for a transfer fee of about 350,000 euros and quickly showed extraordinary potential and skills.
In his first year of Bilbao, de Marcos participated in 29 games and scored 3 goals for the team. His outstanding performance quickly made him stand out in the team.All of this reached its peak in the 2011-12 season, when he scored several key goals in the Europa League that year, helping the team successfully reach the final.Although he lost to Atletico Madrid 3-0, his fighting spirit with his teammates was touching.
"In that final, we tried our best, and this was an experience that every one of our players dreamed of."
De Marcos is not only a technical player on the court, but also a warrior with indomitable spirit.He has been unable to compete due to injury many times, but he quickly returns to his best form every time he returns.Especially after recovering from injury in 2017, he returned to the starting lineup with amazing perseverance, demonstrating strong psychological qualities and desire to win.
In the 2023-24 season, de Marcos' performance once again attracted attention from all walks of life.Especially in the group stage, his defense and offense complement each other, winning multiple key games for the team.Especially when facing several traditional strong teams, his significant goals and assisted passes pushed the team to the stage of the Europa League finals.
"Every member of our team has a dream, which is full of challenges, but we have the ability to achieve it."
The tacit cooperation between de Marcos and his teammates is another key to their success.Whether it is cooperation with the central defender or connection with the forward, this kind of cooperation is an essential element to have a successful foundation.He can always make the right judgment at critical moments and help the team seize the opportunity.
As he grows older, de Marcos is not only the leader of his performance on the court, but also the spiritual pillar of the team.He often encourages young players to be brave enough to perform and is willing to share their years of experience with them. This not only enhances the team's cohesion, but also makes the entire team more focused.
"As a veteran, my responsibility is not only to be a personal performance, but also to help young players grow."
De Marcos's Europa League tour demonstrates tenacity and outstanding football skills.Every effort he made was contributing to the team's success, leading Bilbao forward along the difficult road.In this striking journey, we can't help but wonder how many such indomitable players are fighting for their dreams silently?