After warm weather training in Austria, 1. FC Union Berlin will meet Athletic Bilbao at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Saturday at 15:30.
It will be Urs Fischer’s last chance to run the rule over his squad ahead of the first compeitive game against Türkgücü München in the DFB Pokal next weekend.
The match will be shown live on AFTV.
Opposition Report: Athletic Bilbao
The Lions are based in the Basque Country. The eight-time Spanish champions have stuck true to their Basque DNA and recruit players from the region. While league titles have largely been held in Madrid and Barcelona, Bilbao have continued to hold their own and are one of the founding members of La Liga. Alongside the big two, they have never been relegated out of the top division.
Last season, Athletic Bilbao finished 10th in La Liga but achieved success in the Spanish Cup. They didn’t just knock out Real Madrid, but managed to beat Barcelona 3-2 in the final. Despite only being capped twice by the Spanish national team, Bilbao’s captain Iker Muniain is a player of real quality to watch. The 28-year-old has played 349 La Liga matches and 46 games in the UEFA Europa League for his local club.
Rules on mandatory testing
The Stadion An der Alten Försterei opens from 13:30 on Saturday. It is recommended that supporters attend early with the team presentation planned for one hour before kick-off.
Tickets are on sale at the Union-Zeughaus. Ticket prices for standing places remain the same as normal, while seats in the main stand are priced at 28EUR* and 26EUR for concessions.
The health and safety regulations can be read here which include details on mandatory testing.
*All prices include VAT and do not include VVK and system fees.