[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-champions-league-final-spotlights-athletic-bilbao-s-impressive-campaign":43,"news-related-champions-league-final-spotlights-athletic-bilbao-s-impressive-campaign-en":83,"news-related-match-champions-league-final-spotlights-athletic-bilbao-s-impressive-campaign-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":70,"title":82},"The upcoming Champions League final is set to be a thrilling showdown, but it also serves as a powerful testament to the journey of Athletic Bilbao this season. The match, scheduled for May 30th at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, will see Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain battle for the prestigious trophy.\n\nWhat makes this final particularly significant for Athletic Bilbao is that both finalists were direct opponents of the Basque club during the league phase of the competition. Facing such elite European sides provided a clear benchmark for Athletic's own performance and growth on the continental stage.\n\nAthletic Bilbao's campaign in the Champions League demonstrated their ability to compete with the continent's best. Holding their own against teams that would go on to reach the final underscores the quality and resilience within the squad. Their matches against Arsenal and PSG were undoubtedly key tests that proved their mettle.\n\nThe presence of these two giants in the final naturally brings the focus back to the teams they faced along the way. For Athletic, it validates their tactical approach and the spirit they showed throughout the group stage. Every point earned and every challenge met against such opposition contributes to the club's growing European reputation.\n\nThis season's Champions League run has been a source of immense pride for the Athletic Bilbao faithful. Watching former opponents compete for the ultimate prize adds another layer of appreciation for the battles their team engaged in. It highlights the level of football Athletic was part of and the narrow margins that define success at this level.\n\nAs the football world turns its attention to Budapest for the final, the story of Athletic Bilbao's season remains a compelling subplot. Their journey, marked by encounters with the finalists, has firmly placed them back in the conversation among Europe's competitive clubs. The experience gained is invaluable for the future.\n\nThe final is not just a conclusion to the tournament but a reflection of the entire competition's narrative, one in which Athletic Bilbao played a memorable and respected role. Their performance has rightly earned them recognition and respect on the European stage.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol.","news","The 2025-26 Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG highlights Athletic Bilbao's strong performance in the league phase, showcasing their competitive stature in Europe.","327810576992440321","326135654326996992","UEFA U19 Championship - Women","0","2026-05-07T11:56:19Z","champions-league-final-spotlights-athletic-bilbao-s-impressive-campaign","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fathletic-bilbao\u002F20260507\u002F1004180136\u002Ffinal-champions-pone-valor-athletic.html","326257545968619520","Arsenal",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69],"326222712143876096","326257536078450688","326257537596788736","326257590545682432","326257747022581760","326257750759706624","326257767151046656","326222707169431552","326257536372051968","326257546392244224","326257569154732032",[57,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81],"Portugal","Paris Saint Germain","FC Porto","Portland Timbers","Portimonense","AD Portomosense","Portuguesa","Anderlecht","Metz","Nottingham Forest","Metalurh Zaporizhya","Champions League Final Spotlights Athletic Bilbao's Impressive Campaign",[84,114,146,173],{"awayTeamId":56,"awayTeamName":57,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":85,"homeTeamId":60,"homeTeamName":72,"id":86,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":87,"matchName":88,"publishedAt":89,"slug":90,"sourceName":91,"sourceURL":92,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":93,"teamNames":103,"title":113},"Javier Zanetti addresses Mastantuono's World Cup snub, promising the youngster future chances, while previewing the Champions League final.","336059591982845953","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-05-30T06:21:11Z","why-mastantuono-missed-argentina-world-cup-zanetti-s-take","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F30\u002Fzanetti-mastantuono-joven-oportunidad-jugar-otros-mundiales.html",[56,60,94,95,96,97,59,98,99,100,101,102],"326257539769438208","326222712110321664","326222711447621632","326222711653142528","326222712076767232","326222712898850816","326257539962376192","326222712592666624","326222712936599552",[57,72,104,105,106,107,71,108,109,110,111,112],"Inter","Argentina","France","Spain","Germany","Qatar","Como","Congo DR","Paraguay","Why Mastantuono Missed Argentina World Cup: Zanetti's Take",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":115,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":116,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":117,"slug":118,"sourceName":119,"sourceURL":120,"teamId":121,"teamName":122,"teamIds":123,"teamNames":134,"title":145},"Roma signed Donyell Malen permanently until 2030 after his 15-goal loan spell propelled the club into the Champions League; Mario Hermoso also extends to 2027.","334758439911690241","2026-05-26T16:00:49Z","why-roma-made-malen-deal-permanent-15-goals-ucl-return","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fcalciomercato\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F26-148882680\u002Froma_la_champions_porta_malen_ufficiale_l_acquisto_contratto_fino_al_2030\u002F","326257539576500224","AS Roma",[121,124,125,101,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,66],"326257546425798656","326257539542945792","326222713054040064","326255039171530752","326255041851691008","326257541291970560","326257534329425920","326257769613103104","326257807785463808","326257695210344448",[122,135,136,111,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,78],"Aston Villa","Juventus","Haiti","Dinamo Minsk","Cherno More Varna","Trabzonspor","Borussia Dortmund","Capital","Reading","Signal","Why Roma Made Malen Deal Permanent: 15 Goals, UCL Return",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":147,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":148,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":149,"slug":150,"sourceName":91,"sourceURL":151,"teamId":152,"teamName":153,"teamIds":154,"teamNames":163,"title":172},"Athletic Club releases 7 from Bilbao Athletic, including Champions call-up Jon de Luis and debutant Endika Buján. 5 depart Basconia.","334399395883651073","2026-05-25T16:14:59Z","athletic-club-exits-champions-call-up-among-7-released","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fathletic\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F25\u002Fluis-pasa-fichaje-entrar-listas-champions-recibir-baja.html","326257565275000832","Athletic Club",[152,155,156,157,59,101,158,159,160,161,162,66],"326257565778317312","326257565669265408","326257638142644224","326255038114566144","326255039809064960","326257749031653376","326257669738336256","326257576805142528",[153,164,165,166,71,111,167,168,169,170,171,78],"Osasuna","Girona","Eibar","Santa Clara","Dynamo Kyiv","Paredes","Forge","Tune","Athletic Club Exits: Champions Call-Up Among 7 Released",{"awayTeamId":174,"awayTeamName":175,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":176,"homeTeamId":125,"homeTeamName":136,"id":177,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":178,"matchName":179,"publishedAt":180,"slug":181,"sourceName":119,"sourceURL":182,"teamId":94,"teamName":104,"teamIds":183,"teamNames":192,"title":201},"326255039347691520","Fiorentina","Adriano Galliani's ironic Calciopoli remark: 'In heaven the last become first, on earth third place became first.' Capello also faulted Guardiolismo.","332585694008446977","327054547971215360","Juventus vs Fiorentina","2026-05-20T15:59:02Z","why-galliani-s-calciopoli-jab-stings-third-became-first","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fgolden-boy\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F20-148762709\u002Fgalliani_e_lironia_su_calciopoli_in_cielo_gli_ultimi_diventano_primi_sulla_terra_i_terzi_\u002F",[94,125,174,184,185,66,186,187,101,126,188,189,190,191],"326257546220277760","326257661500723200","326222707337203712","326222711623782400","326257565535047680","326257539333230592","326257696636407808","326257539261927424",[104,136,175,193,194,78,195,196,111,137,197,198,199,200],"Chelsea","Italy","Standard Liege","Colombia","Real Madrid","AC Milan","Azzurri","Lazio","Why Galliani's Calciopoli Jab Stings: 'Third Became First'"]