Athletic Bilbao's Terzic has planned a low-cost preseason: the lions will train at Lezama and play friendly matches near their base. The team will start its preseason on July 15 against Derio in Portugalete.

What opponents will Athletic Bilbao face?

Athletic Bilbao's first 6 friendly matches will barely take them 600 kilometers by bus, round trip, to the rojiblanco facilities. The longest trip will be to Burgos, while four of those six matches will be played in Vizcayan territory.

Why is this preseason important for Athletic Bilbao?

Terzic's team has chosen modest opponents for their players to start getting into shape. Thus, the first matches will be against Derio and Leioa, two teams that have extended their season due to the promotion playoffs to Segunda RFEF.

What notable matches does Athletic Bilbao have in its preseason?

On July 22, Athletic Bilbao will face Sestao, and on July 25, they will play against Eibar in Zamudio. On July 29, Terzic's team will face Racing in Laredo, and on August 1, they will face Burgos in Burgos.