Category Archives: Europe

Ziganda: I Expect To See An Even Game

Kuko Ziganda said this was Athletic’s best defensive performance (DEIA_

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Athletic will begin their Europa League group stage on Thursday when they will face off with Hertha Berlin in Germany. The Lions have been looking forward to this game for a while and believe they have what it takes to make another deep run in the tournament. Following Wednesday’s training session, manager Kuko Ziganda spoke to the media and said

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Herrerín: We Have Not Reached The Level Of Play That We Want

Iago Herrerín believes Athletic can make a deep run in the Europa League (AthleticTV)

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When APOEL eliminated Athletic Club from the Europa League last season it was a wake-up call. Ever since that day the players have been talking about learning from the experience and using it as something that will make the team better as a whole. On Thursday the Lions will play their first group stage game against Hertha Berlin and the

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Nine Bilbao Athletic Players Have Been Added To Athletic’s Europa League Roster

Athletic Club won their first Basque Derby of the season (La Liga)

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Qualifying for the Europa League group stage was the most important thing for Athletic Club during the first month of the season. After two difficult rounds against Dinamo Bucuresti and Panathinaikos, the Lions were able to book their place in Group J where they have been joined by Hertha Berlin, Zorya Luhansk, and Ostersunds. They will kick off the first

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Lekue: I Have High Hopes For This Season

Lekue believes versatility will earn him more minutes (AthleticTV)

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In just two days Athletic Club will travel to Germany to face off with Hertha Berlin in the first game of the Europa League group stage. Hertha is viewed as the strongest opponent in Athletic’s group and the Lions know full well just how important it will be to get good results on the road. Following Tuesday’s training session, Iñigo

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Etxeita: The Defense Has Done Well

Xabi Etxeita is happy to have chances under Kuko Ziganda (DEIA)

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On Sunday Athletic will return from international break when they will host newly promoted Girona at the San Mamés. The Lions have been busy at work preparing for the game and are hoping to pick up another vital three points to continue their strong start to the season. Following training on Wednesday morning, defender Xabi Etxeita spoke to the media

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Iñaki: Aduriz, Raúl García, And Kuko Always Tell Me To Look For The Goal

Iñaki Williams has played his best football on the right wing (La Liga)

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Iñaki Williams is one of the most popular and influential players at Athletic Club. Despite being only 23 years old, he is already viewed as one of the team’s best players and a star of the future. He grew up in Lezama as a striker but moved to the right wing in the first team, which has seen him score

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