Height test for Athletic in Marseille
Athletic Bilbao travels to France this Sunday, where they will face Olympique Marseille, one of the top teams in Ligue 1, at Stade Vélodrome at 5:30 PM. After finishing fifth last season, OM will compete in the Europa League in the 2026/27 season.
This match represents a significant challenge for Edin Terzić's team, as they face a historic European team in their first international commitment of the summer. Additionally, the situation of the Marseille team is similar to that of Athletic, as they also have a new coach, Bruno Génésio, who joined the club from OSC Lille this summer.
What's at stake?
The match against Olympique Marseille is a significant challenge for Athletic Bilbao, as they will face a team with a great tradition and experience in European competitions. OM has played a total of 44 seasons in Europe since they qualified for the first time for the European Cup in the 1962/63 season.
Why is it important for Athletic Bilbao?
A victory in this match would be a great achievement for Athletic Bilbao, as it would demonstrate the team's ability to face the best teams in Europe. Additionally, the experience in international competitions is essential for the development of the players and the improvement of the team.
What comes next?
Athletic Bilbao will continue their pre-season with important matches in the next week. The team will face Real Madrid in a friendly match, which will be a great challenge for Edin Terzić's team.
