Athletic Bilbao, the Basque club from Spain, has had one of the most exciting and memorable Europa League runs in recent memory. The team made it to the group runner-up spot before facing their French counterparts, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in the round of 16.
The run began with Athletic Bilbao securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in their first match. They then proceeded to defeat VfB Stuttgart and FK Austria Wien, both by a single goal margin. In the quarterfinals, they faced off against FC Copenhagen, but were unable to progress as they lost 1-0 on aggregate.
Despite this setback, Athletic Bilbao continued to impress in the second half of the season. They defeated Real Sociedad 4-2 at home and then went on to win 5-0 away against Eibar. Their final league game of the season was also a dominant performance, as they beat Real Madrid 3-1.
In the round of 16, Athletic Bilbao met PSG in what was an intense and thrilling encounter. Despite being the underdogs, Athletic Bilbao put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fell short in the end. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, sending them packing from the competition.
While the run may have come to an end for Athletic Bilbao, it is unlikely that fans will soon forget the incredible journey they took to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League. The club's fans will undoubtedly be proud of their team's efforts and the memories they created along the way.