Overview

• After their first win of the season, Arrasate says the team feels more liberated yet remains under pressure and he wants the same collective spirit at San Mamés.
• The coach confirms a possible double fullback with Pablo Maffeo and Mateu Morey to contain Athletic’s wide danger, particularly if Nico Williams features.
• Squad list notes the injured Japanese winger out alongside Mascarell and Kumbulla, with Dani Rodríguez omitted for technical reasons and Jan Virgili away at the U-20 World Cup.
• Arrasate references Athletic’s Champions League loss in Dortmund but expects a full-throttle response at home before the international break.
• Defensive mainstays reach milestones, with Antonio Raíllo set for 300 Mallorca appearances and Martin Valjent for 250.