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Athletic Bilbao’s Match Marks Unique Champions League Moment for Spanish Teams – Here’s What You Need to Know

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Something not seen in a very long time.

On Tuesday, September 16, the new UEFA Champions League season began, featuring Athletic Bilbao against Arsenal. The Spanish team achieved a notable milestone.

Details: According to analytics platform Opta, Athletic Bilbao became the first Spanish club since September 1955 to start a Champions League match without any players in the lineup who had previously competed in the tournament. This was the first appearance for all eleven starters in Europe’s top club competition.

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Additionally, former player and current Sky Sports analyst Jamie Carragher has stated that Barcelona is a top contender for the trophy, highlighting their strong performance last season.

Reminder: The official Champions League website has released the full fixture list for the 2025/26 season. Eight matchdays are set from September 16, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Our editorial team has compiled the complete tournament schedule for you.


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