Edin Terzić is set for his first official match as head coach of Athletic Club’s first team, with Sevilla visiting San Mamés tomorrow to open LaLiga for both sides. It is a meaningful moment for Athletic Club, not just because it is the start of a new league season, but because it also begins a demanding stretch of three games in eight days.
Terzić said he is optimistic heading into the match and called it a very special weekend for the city and the fans. He said Athletic Club will be fighting for points from the start and that the goal is to earn the first three points. In his view, the team’s priority is simple: compete well, play at a high level and put itself in position to win.
San Mamés becomes home for Terzić
The Sevilla match will also be Terzić’s first experience of San Mamés with a full stadium. He said that up to now it has been “just a building,” but that starting tomorrow it will feel like home. He expects the crowd to play a major part and wants Athletic Club to deliver a performance that supporters can connect with and enjoy.
Terzić also made clear that his focus is not only on the result, but on how the team performs. He described his job as supporting and pushing his squad toward perfection, with the idea that a strong display at a high level will bring Athletic Club closer to winning.
What comes after Sevilla
The Sevilla fixture is only the beginning of a busy run for Athletic Club. Next week, the club will visit Barcelona and Vigo, giving the team no time to settle in after its opening league match. Terzić said winning on Saturday would give the squad confidence in the work it has done so far, which makes the opener especially important.
For Athletic Club, the immediate challenge is clear: start the season well, handle a quick turnaround and make a strong first impression under a new head coach. For Terzić, the debut is about more than ceremony. It is about results, rhythm and beginning LaLiga with the kind of performance that can set the tone for the weeks ahead.
