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Two years ago, Huesca experienced a revolution with an epicenter in the El Alcoraz stadium . The city's soccer team landed among the greats for the first time in its history and that changed the lives of many people. For example, that of Pedro Gracia (Huesca, 1971). “After the tsunami we had with the promotion, the figure of the director of security in the club was necessary. So I completed the necessary training and became part of the entity with that position. In addition, I also exercise the role of team manager . I make sure that the arrival of the players is as simple as possible and they only have to worry about playing soccer. Almost everything sports is deposited in me ».

For a few months, specifically since the eruption of the coronavirus in our lives, a good part of those tasks, with the stadium closed, the players at home and the ball kept in a box, lost their meaning. So the Aragonese club entrusted him with a third (pre) occupation. «At 5:00 pm I have a meeting with LaLiga by videoconference. There are two weekly and they last about two hours, "he tells this newspaper. He is now the primary contact with LaLiga and also responsible for the implementation of all protocols and guidelines related to the pandemic.

"What is costing us the most is ... that we are Spanish! When you haven't seen someone for two months, what you want most is to give them a hug, tell a joke, laugh and be right there. And make a group to talk. That is what costs the most. We have been with protocol for weeks and you always have to attract attention. Or they call her to me. Although less and less because you are picking up the habit ». Because Pedro, like the rest of the club, is also watched by the competition inspectors: «They have that name, but they have really been co-workers. They have helped us to comply with the rules. ” The players have respected them with zeal. "They have come very aware," he admits.

On Friday (19.30), Huesca returns to action at La Rosaleda, against Málaga . Gone is some anecdote in his memory of these strange days passed. Like that training in which they mounted a sort of summer cinema in the sports city, located in the old labor university and surrounded by pine forests. "We had to invent something so that the coach's talk would reach all the players." The mask and gloves have not excessively bothered Pedro's work. In that, the coaching staff has taken the worst part: «When the coach (Míchel) has to use a whistle or have to wear gloves on hot days, it is quite uncomfortable. Although between discomfort and security, the latter must always prevail ». With those words he dismisses the myth that in Huesca it is always cold.

Teacher and councilor

Before becoming part of the football network, Pedro was a professor of physical education at the Altoaragón school in the city and a PP councilor at the Huesca City Council, forming part of the opposition. So the question is obligatory: with whom is it more difficult to deal: with students, politicians or soccer players? «Each one has its peculiarities. In politics there is a certain sportsmanship. Sometimes we see the show a bit in the media, but then, behind the scenes, the situation is more sporty. My students were in their teenage years, in high school, and they are difficult ages. You go to a lot with them and they have their interesting point. And, also, there are players who sometimes remind me a little of the students. They are still young kids even though we see them with this professional life, so adult. I put myself in his head and think: 'Jo, what a crazy thing'.

Starting Friday, he will resume some of those functions that the Covid-19 suspended. A triple task within a club that aspires to celebrate its second promotion. Like the one that allowed Pedro to be part of SD Huesca today. "We are not doing all this to end the season, we are doing it to win the championship ."

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