The story of Athletic Club this season seems to mirror that of Valencia; a regular contender for European competitions who stumbled into difficult times and found themselves hovering above the relegation zone for much of the season’s early stages. Also like their counterparts, Athletic recently rediscovered their groove and are consistently climbing the La Liga standings, currently sitting in 12th place. While not of the same calibre as Valencia, the Athletic side that Barca will face this weekend differs significantly from the one that failed to win a La Liga match for the months of October and November.
Athletic Club: A team rising from the Ashes
