Ahead of Athletic Club’s long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League, captain Iñaki Williams has pointed to the power of San Mamés as the key ingredient to shocking a “merciless” Arsenal side.
The Basque club hosts the English giants on Tuesday night in their first group-stage appearance in Europe’s elite competition in over a decade.
Williams, freshly appointed as team captain, did not shy away from the scale of the challenge but outlined a clear game plan centered on leveraging their home advantage.
“We are playing against a great team, one that shows no mercy,” Williams admitted at the pre-match press conference. “We have to make the most of the chances we get.”
“At San Mamés, we always have our moment,” he stated confidently. “The key will be to make the most of it. We will try to stifle them in their own half, break up their play in midfield, and finish off moves quickly, with the support of our fans.”
This approach suggests Athletic will look to replicate the high-intensity, aggressive style that has made their home ground a fortress in La Liga. The team will aim to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm early and capitalise on the electric atmosphere created by one of Europe’s most passionate fan bases.
Williams’ belief in the San Mamés effect underscores how Athletic Club plans to overcome the gap in individual quality through collective spirit, tactical discipline, and one of the most intimidating home environments in football.
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