Athletic Bilbao has announced its final pre-season friendly against Italian side Atalanta. The match will take place on August 14 at the Stadio di Bergamo, at 20:45 hours.
Why is this friendly important for Athletic Bilbao?
This friendly is crucial for Athletic Bilbao, as it will allow them to test their team before the official start of the season. The match against Atalanta will be the last test for the Basque side before facing Sevilla FC at the Nuevo San Mamés on August 22.
What comes next after the friendly against Atalanta?
After the friendly against Atalanta, Athletic Bilbao will focus on their first official match of the season, which will take place on August 27 at the Camp Nou against FC Barcelona. The match had been postponed due to the injuries of Unai Simón, Aymeric Laporte and Nico Williams, who are recovering from their injuries.
Athletic Bilbao's eight pre-season friendlies
Athletic Bilbao has played seven pre-season friendlies, with a record of six wins and one loss. The Basque side will face Leioa on Saturday in Sarriena, and then play against Sestao River, Eibar, Racing de Santander, Burgos and Olympique de Marsella.
Injuries in Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao has suffered several injuries in the pre-season, including the injury of Maroan Sannadi in the tibioperoneal proximal joint of his left knee. Dani Vivian also suffers from a long adductor muscle injury in his right leg, while Andoni Gorosabel and Nico Serrano are out due to different physical problems.
