Iñaki Williams’ Athletic Club Return to the UEFA Champions League After 10 Years
- On May 15, 2025, Athletic Club clinched qualification for the UEFA Champions League by defeating Getafe 2-0 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, ending an 11-year absence from Europe’s premier club competition.
- The club's qualification ended an 11-year absence from Europe's top competition following a season focused on top-five league placement and recovery from a Europa League semifinal loss.
- Goals from Gorka Guruzeta and Dani Vivian in the second half secured the victory and contributed to Athletic's fourth-place finish with 67 points.
- Iñaki Williams, with six La Liga goals and one assist, played a key role this season as the club rebounded from its run against English giants Manchester United.
- Athletic Club will compete in the Champions League for the first time since 2014-15, marking a major achievement that sets the stage to challenge Europe's elite next season.
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Iñaki Williams’ Athletic Club return to the UEFA Champions League after 10 years
After a decade-long absence, Athletic Club is set to return to the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a convincing 2-0 win over Getafa on Thursday. The victory not only secured a top-five finish for Ernesto Valverde’s side but also marked a significant milestone for the club. Athletic Club will now participate in Europe’s premier competition for the first time since the 2014-15 season. The journey to the Champions League qualification was not with…
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