Athletic will face the winner of Hafnarfjördur vs Inter Baku

Athletic Club already knows its possible rivals for the third round of qualifying in the UEFA Europa League. The Bilbao side will size up to the winner of the meeting between Icelandic FH Hafnarfjördur and Inter Bakı PİK azerí.

The team, let by Ernesto Valverde will play the first leg in San Mamés on 30th July and will face the away match on 6th August in the opponent’s stadium. The 7th August, in the event of qualification, the winner will be present in the draw for the play-offs, and will gain access to the group stage.

Meanwhile, the red and white side can already be found preparing themselves for the upcoming date. After warming up with a victory of 0-14 against Txorierri, drawing against FC Krasnodar (1-1) and falling to Greuther Fürth, Athletic will play in the early hours of Saturday to Sunday at Club Tijuana in the United States.