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Arsenal Face Historic Pre-season Clash Against Athletic Club – How to Watch
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Arsenal’s pre-season preparations continue with a landmark match against Athletic Club, marking the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides. Following a series of exciting encounters against La Liga opposition, we’ll explore the history of those matches, and detail how you can watch this historic game live.
A History of Pre-Season Battles with la Liga giants
Arsenal has a rich history of using pre-season friendlies to test themselves against some of Europe’s finest, and spanish clubs have frequently featured in those preparations. Our first encounter with a La Liga side came way back in 1966 against valencia. Seven years later, in 1973, we faced the formidable Barcelona for the first time.
As then, the Gunners have consistently used pre-season to gauge their strength against Spanish opposition. Barcelona have been a recurring opponent, featuring in three further pre-season matches alongside clashes with Real Mallorca, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and a rematch with Valencia. Most recently, Villarreal provided a stern test on Wednesday night, adding to a long and storied list of encounters.
This upcoming match against Athletic Club is especially special – it’s a first! We’re breaking new ground and adding another prestigious name to our pre-season roster. it’s a fantastic opportunity to assess our squad and build momentum ahead of the new season.
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Don’t miss a single moment of this historic encounter! You can watch our final game of the 2025/26 pre-season campaign live right here on Arsenal.com and the official app. We’re offering an early bird pass to watch the game for just £4.99. This fantastic deal is available until 9am on the day of the game, after which the price will increase to £6.99. Purchase your pass now and get ready to cheer on the Gunners! Copyright 2025 The Arsenal Football Club Limited. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source.