

Athletic Club defender Dani Vivian reiterated his belief that the Lions' stand a fighting chance of beating Real Madrid and qualifying for the Europa Conference League on Sunday.
In eighth place and trailing CA Osasuna (who face ninth-placed Girona FC) only on head-to-head results, Athletic will have to defeat Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu (18:30 CEST) if they are to play European football next season.
"It's an extra source of motivation. We know how difficult it will be, but we're convinced we can succeed," Dani said about the final fixture of the LaLiga campaign, which will be his first outing at the Bernabeu.
"We've competed well in every game. We haven't always got the results we wanted, but we're not going to give up, we're going to keep working until the end. This is Athletic, we know what this club is and we know we have to bounce back".
Vivian admitted "it was a shame to end the season like that at San Mames", but urged fans not to be too"discouraged".
He added: "That's not what this team is all about. This team is courage, bravery and desire. Hopefully we can get the three points to secure European qualification and give everyone something to cheer about."
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Work plan until 30 september
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Barring any last-minute changes, Athletic's men's firs team will follow the work schedule below


Valverde: "We have to keep this up"
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The boss was pleased after Athletic's win but insisted there is no time to rest on our laurels with fixtures coming thick and fast


Ruiz de Galarreta medical report
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The central midfielder had to be subbed off during our match against Deportivo Alavés


Athletic unstoppable at Mendizorrotza
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Goals from Iñaki Williams and Sancet tie up impressive victory of Los Leones


Match Pack: Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Club (LaLiga MD6)
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The Zurigorri are looking keep this good run going and consolidate their place at the top end of the table


Squad List: Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Club (LaLiga MD6)
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Ernesto Valverde has called up 23 players for Friday's clash at Mendizorrotza


Valverde: “We have a lot to play for against Alavés”
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The boss urged his Lions to "keep grafting" as they get set to face Deportivo Alavés at Mendizorrotza on Friday night (21:00 CEST)


Peña Mikel Vesga opened in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Our midfielder's family and friends have established a new meeting point for Athletic fans in the city


Global TV Guide: Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Club (LaLiga MD6)
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Spectacular celebration for new San Mamés' 10th anniversary
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The team and fans came together to celebrate a great victory on the day the current Cathedral turned 10 years old