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txorakeriak in athletic_club

the basque derby...

Dec 07, 2010 00:22

I know most of us would rather forget about this match as soon as possible, but I found this excellent, interesting and informative article on bilbao_offside and thought it was well worth sharing!

The Forgotten Derby Returns: Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Club

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real sociedad, basque derby, la liga 2010-11, 2010-11 season, athletic club

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xurda87 December 7 2010, 11:57:26 UTC

In case you were wondering, the answer is yes, there are prominent rivalries in La Liga other than El Clásico!!

Soooo true! Sunday's match wasn't our best match ever (putting it mildly) but I so much prefer to watch a match between Athletic and Real Sociedad than watching El Clásico. They may play better football, but the atmosphere can't be compared. The streets in San Sebastian before the match, the fans on their seats during the match (fans of both teams sat together, I mean). Can't wait for April 23/24 to see the match in San Mames!!

xurda87 December 7 2010, 12:01:44 UTC

I see you've found a different version of the song! I have another version of a Basque group singing it at a concert. It's amazing to hear the people singing! I get goosebumps whenever I listen to it.

txorakeriak December 7 2010, 17:52:55 UTC

I've found three different versions and it's pretty much all I listen to these days. I've almost memorised the lyrics, actually. XDD And I keep humming the song at work. XD

Which version do you have? I'd love to hear it! :)

xurda87 December 7 2010, 19:18:42 UTC

I couldn't find the version I have anywhere on the internet, I have the album at home.

I just uploaded it to youtube, so you can now listen to it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wpP85B7-Qo

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