Chivas Vs. Athletic Bilbao is happening once again

Kelly Taylor

Chiva and Bilbao are once again facing each other today. It was last year when they did a face-off, which took place more than six months ago.

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Last Season, Los Leones finished eighth for the second time in a row, despite initially failing to qualify for Europe.

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Since UEFA selected 17th-ranked Osasuna out of competition for fixing the ball, the Basque club has been invited to play in the UEFA Europa League.

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In addition, after a two-year absence, head coach Ernesto Valverde was back for a third stint with the team.

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When he was fired as manager of Barcelona in February 2020, he still had not accepted a job.

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The Basque Country team hasn't made many moves during the summer transfer window, despite having been given the chance to play in Europe this season.

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The sole player signed thus far is Iigo Ruiz de Galarreta, a freelance agent from Mallorca.

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On July 16 at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Guadalajara will be Athletic Bilbao's first opponent of the preseason when they go to Mexico for the first time.

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In their opening match of the summer, Bilbao is facing Liga MX champions Guadalajara of Mexico, who have won the competition 12 times.

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The Chivas were only able to place ninth in the Apertura 2022, but they bounced back to place third in the Clausura 2023 and advance to the round of 16.

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Guadalajara have won their first three games of the Apertura 2023, getting off to a strong start in the new campaign. Do follow the fresh match on July 16.

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