JAKARTA - Arsenal are considered one of their favorites to win the 2025/2026 Champions League. One of the favorites is organized by Athletic Club Manager (Athletic Bilbao),tiplo Valverde.
Tim Mikel Arteta akan menghadapi Athletic di Stadion San Mames dalam pertandingan pembukaan Liga Champions pada Selasa, 16 September 2025, pukul 23.45 WIB.
Arsenal lost in the semifinals to Paris Saint-Germain who finally won last season, but Valverde thinks the Gunners will be different this season.
"Arsenal are really focused on this game. They are one of the favorites to win the Champions League thanks to the technical and tactical capabilities, as well as the spirit of champions Arteta has instilled in them."
"This is the beginning of the Champions League. We played against high-level opponents, Bilbao's favorite type. However, we have to be very careful and take chances. Arsenal will not forgive," Valverde said.
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Athletic Bilbao returned to the Champions League after finishing fourth in La Liga 2024/2025 - ending 10 years absent from Europe's highest-level tournament.
Meanwhile, when Athletic tried to find a Champions League ticket through the Europa League title, they were thwarted by Manchester United in the semifinals last season.
Meanwhile, before facing Arsenal, striker Inaki Williams, is expected to be absent due to a groin injury.
"Over the years we have struggled to stay in our current position. We will fight to keep this dream as long as possible."
"Kami bermain melawan tim yang hebat, tim yang tidak kelacu. Kami harus memaksimalkan peluang yang kami dapatkan."
"We are not afraid. We aspire to go as far as possible. We know it's difficult, but we love being under the radar and hopefully that motto will take us far away," said Inaki.
Athletic started a new season with three straight wins in La Liga before losing 0-1 at home to Alaves last weekend.
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