UEFA Champions League 25/26: Athletic Club vs Arsenal Match Preview & Lineups
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🔍 Match Preview
Fixture: Athletic Club vs Arsenal
Competition: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 — Group Stage
Date & Kick-off: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 — San Mamés, Bilbao
What’s at Stake
Athletic Club returns to UCL action at San Mamés, a stadium known for its electric atmosphere. Their pressing and physical intensity will test Arsenal’s structure.
Arsenal, unbeaten this season under Mikel Arteta, bring fluid attacking football and strong defensive organization. This match is an important test of their European credentials.
⚽ Team News & Updates
Athletic Club:
- Iñaki Williams expected to lead the line with pace on the counter.
- Oihan Sancet remains the creative force in midfield.
- No major injuries; rotation possible.
Arsenal:
- Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are fit and expected to start.
- Declan Rice will anchor the midfield with Ødegaard.
- Jurrien Timber still recovering and unlikely to feature.
🧰 Predicted Lineups
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1):
GK: Unai Simón
DEF: Óscar de Marcos, Yeray Álvarez, Dani Vivian, Yuri Berchiche
MID: Ander Herrera, Mikel Vesga
AM: Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Álex Berenguer
ST: Iñaki Williams
Arsenal (4-3-3):
GK: David Raya
DEF: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Oleksandr Zinchenko
MID: Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz
FW: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
📊 Key Stats
- Athletic have won 5 of their last 6 home European matches.
- Arsenal unbeaten this season, averaging 2+ goals per game.
- The Williams brothers (Nico & Iñaki) involved in 60% of Athletic goals.
🎯 Prediction
Athletic’s home support and intensity will trouble Arsenal, but the Gunners’ attacking quality and midfield control give them the edge.
Predicted Score: Athletic Club 1-2 Arsenal
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