Julen Agiruzabalais is the last player to wear the Valencia CF and the Athletic Club colours, joining a relatively small list of players. This tradition illustrates the low probability of a player evolving for both clubs, despite their rich history and geographical proximity. The athletic club recently faced the Arsenal in the Champions League, a meeting that highlighted the shortcomings of the Basque team, particularly in attack, against a technically superior English team. This defeat, although difficult to accept, must not obscure the efforts of the Athletic, which has shown beautiful facets and perhaps deserves better.

The game against the Arsenal was a real test for the Athletic, who was able to stand up to a favourite team for much of the game. However, individual errors and the lack of a decisive scorer weighed the final result. The arbitration, criticized by some, was also seen as favoring the English team. Despite the defeat, the team showed combativity and suggested a potential for the future. The important thing is to stay focused on the Liga, where the next matches should be more accessible and allow the team to gain confidence.

The next athletic club match is against the Valencia CF in Mestalla, a meeting full of history and emotions for the players who wore the two jerseys. This opposition raises questions about the athletic’s ability to overcome its recent defeats and regain its form. The team will need to demonstrate determination and technical quality in order to achieve a positive result. Despite the difficulties encountered in the Champions League, optimism remains intact, and supporters hope that the team will be able to redeem itself against its former club.