Athletic Bilbao’s UEFA Europa League quest continues as they advance to the Round of 16 after overcoming their qualifying opponents. The Basque side faced Ligue 1 champions PSG in a thrilling match at the Stade de France, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
In the first half, Athletic controlled the game but failed to break through PSG’s defenses. The visitors took the lead when Neymar scored an early goal from a corner kick. However, Athletic quickly扳平比分，with Xavi Hernández converting a penalty.
The second half saw both teams fighting for the lead, with Athletic closing the gap. In the final moments, Lautaro Martínez netted a crucial equalizer for PSG, sending the game into extra time.
Despite the late goals, Athletic managed to secure a point and advance to the Round of 16. This is a significant achievement for the club, who have been looking to compete at this level since returning to Europe in 2017.
The next challenge will be to face one of the top teams in the group stage, likely Real Madrid or Barcelona. Both clubs have a strong record in the UEFA Europa League and could pose a formidable test for Athletic.
With this win, Athletic has shown that they can compete with the best in Europe and continue to push for success in their domestic league as well. The team will now focus on preparing for their upcoming matches and seeking to improve on their performance against PSG.