Jose angel iribar

Jose Angel Iribar: Saturday’s meeting between Athletic Club and Atletico de Madrid was always going to be a special occasion for the Basque club.

With 2023 having marked the institution’s 125th anniversary and with a statue of the legendary Jose Angel Iribar unveiled before kick-off, there was a real buzz around San Mames for the visit of the capital city side.

What made the game extra special for the fans in Bilbao was the commanding performance of Ernesto Valverde’s team and the 2-0 victory. That result means Athletic Club have now gone seven games undefeated in LALIGA EA SPORTS, their longest unbeaten run since 2019.