Athletic Club will only play again in San Mamés in a month
By OnzeActu · · 4 min read
Athletic Club faces a period of absence in San Mamés of more than a month due to an extended international break, with a return planned against Getafe. The Basques will first have to negotiate three consecutive trips.
According to Mundodeportivo.
Context
Under Terzic's leadership, Athletic Club have shown some resilience in La Liga, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches. However, the results against Elche and Alavés highlighted gaps in their ability to break through strong defenses, which could be a crucial point of improvement for future matches.
Why it matters
The extended truce in La Liga football directly affects Athletic Club, who must now navigate a series of away matches before returning to their home crowd in San Mamés. This break period could have implications for the dynamics of the team led by Terzic, who showed signs of solidity but also struggled against well-organized defenses.
Key points
- Athletic Club will only play again in San Mamés in a month.
- Athletic Club faces a period of absence in San Mamés of more than a month due to an extended international break, with a return planned against Getafe.
- More than one for Athletic at home.
Spanish football is marking an unprecedented break this season, with a three-week stoppage in competition which began on Monday. This break, resulting from the merger of the old international breaks of September and October, corresponds to the longest interruption in recent years in La Liga. The resumption of hostilities is scheduled for the weekend of October 10 and 11, after the different national selections have played their respective matches. For Spain, no less than four Nations League duels are on the program, against England, the Czech Republic and Croatia twice.
For Athletic Club, coached by Terzic, this deadline comes after a series of mixed results. The Basques remain undefeated in their last four matches – successes against Celta Vigo and Atlético de Madrid, draws against Elche and Alavés – but retain a taste of unfinished business. Facing Elche and Alavés, Athletic came up against solid defensive blocks, incapable of being cracked despite possession.
The San Mamés faithful will have to wait: they will have to wait until October 25 before being able to support their players at home. That day, Athletic will host Getafe de Bordalás, whose course so far is very similar to that of the Red and White: two wins, two draws and three defeats for eight points, but with an additional match for the Madrilenians.
Until then, the Basque team will have to be solid away from home. Three consecutive trips await Athletic – a rarity imposed by the calendar and made worse by the postponement of a match initially scheduled against Levante in Valencia, due to the state of the pitch. The away marathon will begin with a trip to Rayo Vallecano on October 10, probably in Vallecas, before continuing against Valencia (currently relegated) at Mestalla, then meeting Levante, beaten on the previous day by Iñigo Pérez's Villarreal. At present, Levante only has five points.
This unprecedented sequence will constitute a real test for the cohesion and resilience of Terzic's group. Bilbao supporters hope that their team, after this series of three away matches, will be able to sign a winning return to San Mamés, always renowned for its unique atmosphere.
The rest
Athletic Club must prepare for three consecutive away trips, which represents a major challenge, before returning at home on October 25 against Getafe. Performance in these matches will be crucial to maintaining the confidence of the team and fans, especially after a run of mixed results. The match against Getafe, managed by Bordalás, will be an important opportunity for Athletic to solidify its position in La Liga.
Frequently asked questions
Why won't Athletic Club play San Mamés again for a month?
Athletic Club will not play again at San Mamés before October 25 due to an unprecedented three-week truce in Spanish football, resulting from the merger of the old international breaks of September and October.
Who coaches Athletic Club?
Athletic Club is coached by Terzic.
Which teams will Athletic Club face on their travels?
Athletic Club will face Rayo Vallecano, then other teams during its three consecutive trips.
When will Athletic Club resume competition?
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will compete on the weekend of October 10 and 11.
What are Athletic Club's recent results before the break?
Before the break, Athletic Club remained unbeaten in their last four matches, with wins against Celta Vigo and Atlético Madrid, as well as draws against Elche and Alavés.