In the 6th round of La Liga, Athletic Bilbao drew 1-1 with Girona at home. In this match, Laporte, who had just returned to Athletic Bilbao, started and played the entire game. After the match, Laporte attended a press conference and talked about his feelings about returning to Athletic Bilbao.
“San Mamés has always been of great significance to me, and I haven't been back here for a long time. This return reminds me of my father (who has passed away). He would have been very happy to witness my reunion with the club.”
“Although I haven't played in a game for a long time, I feel good now. I have smooth communication with Ernesto, and with the experience I have accumulated in the past, I know how to manage my physical condition during preparation and matches. I hope to perform better in the future, especially to make breakthroughs in the team's results. Of course, when the team suffers a defeat or a draw, I always feel a little regretful, thinking that I could have done more. But for now, I am satisfied with my current state.”
"We had a tough start in the first half and even conceded a goal first. At that time, we knew we had to make adjustments, and fortunately, our performance improved significantly afterwards. We certainly wanted to win, but since we didn't, we should turn our attention to the next games. What's worth affirming is that in the process of trying to reverse the situation, we showed many shining points."
