On August 31st, at 1:00 AM, the fourth round of La Liga will see Athletic Bilbao hosting Atlético de Madrid at San Mamés Stadium. Before the match, head coach Valverde attended a press conference to address questions from reporters about this game and the Europa League draw.
【Opponent Atlético de Madrid】
Valverde: They are a very ambitious club, investing in the team and striving to bring in excellent players. Their investment will make them strong contenders for the league title.
【Rotation】
Valverde: We’ll see tomorrow. The focus is that we’ll field the most competitive players, who will do their best. We understand the importance of the match and the cost of winning.
【Two Home Wins Against Opponent Last Year】
Valverde: Those two victories last year were indeed significant, and we want to repeat that success. I think they won’t let us have it easy. Tomorrow will be a completely different match, anyone can win, and we are facing a high-level opponent.
