All’s set to play against FC Porto

Everything is set for the match between FC Porto and Athletic Club, corresponding to the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League Groups Phase (20:45, Damir Skomina-SVN -, Estadio do Dragão, C+Liga de Campeones).

On Tuesday, 21 October, in accordance with UEFA regulations, the organizational meeting took place at the Estadio do Dragão facilities, starting at 10:30 hours, and under the direction of the UEFA delegate, Wolfgang Thierrichter, and in the presence of, among others, the arbitration observer, Eugeni Strigel.

Among the decisions made at this meeting, in addition to administrative and security measures to abide by during the match, the decision about the kits to be worn by both teams was also defined. On the part of Athletic Club, our team will be wearing the first kit; red/white jersey and black shorts and socks. The goalkeepers will be sporting an all-green kit.
On the part of FC Porto, the players will be wearing blue and white jerseys, blue shorts and white socks, while the goalkeepers will be donning an all-yellow kit.

Attendance is expected to be near 39,000 spectators in the Estadio do Dragão, with presence of more than 3,000 rojiblancos followers. Skies are clear and the temperature is 27 degrees in Oporto, which will be rounding 22° at the start of the match.

President Josu Urrutia heads the Athletic Club representatives at the official luncheon with leaders of the Portuguese club. The Athletic Club delegation also attended the Youth League match.