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AGAINST ALL ODDS (III): LOVE

Ismael's father always said that the day he retired he would buy a donkey. This is how Baldomera arrived in Ismael's life, residing in the small Málaga municipality of El Borge.

“Baldo”, as Ismael affectionately calls his donkey, soon became part of the family. During lockdown, Ismael was unable to visit her, but “I saw many videos of her and missed her so much”. He said it was his brother who took care of Baldomera at that time. "He spent lockdown in El Borge, so Baldomera was well looked after." Ismael couldn’t wait to see Baldomera, but didn’t realise that Baldo felt the same, until they were reunited. "Many people do not understand this love, but it is a feeling that goes beyond everything".

In the video of their reunion, which went viral, Baldomera and Ismael cry with delight. They were finally back together again.

Ismael and Baldomera have been a true example of the emotion which many reunions across the globe have experienced as the state of alarm was lifted; and, furthermore, we found out that Baldomera is a Malaguista.

Hopefully all Malaguistas will soon experience that same feeling, the day our fans can return home. Because you, like Ismael says in this video of Baldo, are part of Málaga, you are our family.

We need your strength in our temple. The engine that runs this ship is all of you. Although we may not understand or believe they exist, there are feelings that go beyond our comprehension. Against all odds.