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September 20, 2016

Come and see one of Spain’s top football teams while studying in Bilbao

Are you an avid football fan? If so, Bilbao is the perfect city for you. Home to Athletic Club, one of Spain’s most successful and exciting football teams, the Basque capital is truly football mad!

Established in 1898, Athletic Club has played in La Liga (Spain’s top division) since its formation in 1929 and joins Barcelona and Real Madrid as one of the only teams to have never been relegated from the top flight of Spanish football. Subsequently, Athletic Club is considered one of Spain’s most historic and iconic football clubs.

Heritage and tradition have always been hugely important to Athletic Club. Their story is a relief from the current footballing world that is increasingly ruled by globalisation, ludicrous transfer fess and money. Athletic rely almost entirely upon their cantera youth system for players and only those from the Basque Country are eligible to play for them. Subsequently, Athletic is incredibly unique and the people of Bilbao and the entire Basque Country are hugely proud of their club. On match days the streets of Bilbao are buzzing with passionate football fans. Bars are packed out with loyal and friendly supporters cheering on their side. It’s an incredibly special place to watch football.

In recent history, Bilbao has hosted some amazing football matches. Perhaps most notably, the victory over league champions Barcelona in the 2015 Spanish Super Cup. It is a two-legged tie played at the start of the season between the winner of La Liga and the holders of La Copa del Rey. Bilbao went into the tie as underdogs, but completely outplayed their Catalan opponents beating them 4-0 at home in the first leg. Bilbao went onto to draw 1-1 at the Camp Nou and subsequently became Spanish Super Cup champions!

You can see Athletic Club play in the heart of Bilbao. The newly developed San Mamés Stadium, seating 54,000, is a state of the art ground situated right in the centre of the city (just a 20 minute walk from Instituto Hemingway!) Tickets are available for La Liga, Europa League and Copa del Rey matches from September through to the end of May. In 2020, you will even be able to watch European Championship matches here as Bilbao was selected as the Spanish host for UEFA Euro 2020!

If you’re interested in football and keen to improve your Spanish then why not join us at Insitituto Hemingway. We offer both morning and afternoon Spanish classes varying in intensity and suited for all abilities. During the week you can improve your Spanish and get to know one of Spain’s most vibrant and fascinating cities, and at the weekend, visit San Mamés Stadium to see Athletic Club play in one of the world’s best football leagues. If this appeals to you then send us an email at info@institutohemingway.com and we will sign you up directly.

We hope to see you soon!

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