Almost before it began, Athletic's European hopes for the 05/06 season have been dashed as they have lost out in the second round of the Intertoto Cup. From what www.soccer-spain.com has said, Athletic fielded a lot of youngsters and lost on penalties in the second leg. Hopefully, this will give Athletic time to work on moving back up in the league. Q
do athletic not really worry about europe then? i know they must have a thin squad and the league is their bread and butter but wouldnt europe be a good esxperience for them?
They did fairly well in the UEFA cup last year, making it past the group stages. I guess you need to give your first team squad a little bit of a vacation, though.
Athletic vs Cluj. What a shame!!!! Other year of domestic competition. This Athetic must improve or it's going to fight for fifteen position, at least.
I hope athletic can realy get into europe next year,maybe not a C.L spot,but they could certinly get one of the 2 uefa cup spots.Athletico is a big team,and europe is where they belong(plus thats the only way they can get the $$$ for the debts they have). Grande athletico.