"It is one of the most special nights of my career" is how Andoni Goikoetxea sums up the second leg of the European Cup tie against Polish side Lech Poznanm which took place at San Mamés on 28 September 1983.
Athletic had to come back from 2-0 down on aggregrate and the overall situation was complex. Bilbao had not recovered from the devastating floods of August, captain Dani Ruiz-Bazan was seriously injured and Andoni Goikoetxea had just received an 18-match ban.
Although the ban was eventually reduced to six matches, the defender was under immense media pressure for a tackle that caused Diego Armando Maradona a serious ankle injury in the match between the Leones and the Culés a few days earlier at the Camp Nou.
However, with San Mamés behind them, Athletic fought back to win the tie 4-0. Andoni Goikoetxea opened the scoring, followed by goals from Miguel Sola, Txema Noriega and Santi Urkiaga.
At the end of the match, Goiko's teammates lifted him on their shoulders as The Cathedral chanted his name.
Getting ready for the second AC CUP
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Athletic Club's youth football tournament is set to bring together thousands of young footballers who will showcase their talents at Lezama and San Mames from June 5-9 2024
Tickets for Athletic Club vs UD Las Palmas are on general sale
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The public tickets sale for the Canary Islanders' visit to Bilbao will start on Monday December 4
Online Bar. Athletic Club vs Rayo Vallecano
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Make your orders during the match, pay online and pick it up at your assigned 'Poza' bar in San Mames
Johana Ruiz-Olabuenaga to lead Athletic Club's Community Department
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The Biscay native will oversee the new department which encompasses Member services, external and institutional relations and the AC Foundation.
Practical Information: Athletic Club vs Rayo Vallecano
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Relevant points for anybody attending Saturday's LaLiga EA Sports clash in Bilbao
Nico Williams signs three-year contract extension at Athletic Club
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The winger renews his contract until 2027 with the aim of making more history at Athletic
Club Athletic: Tickets for Athletic Club vs UD Las Palmas
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Club Athletic supporters have an exclusive priority purchase period, until Monday morning at 10:30 CET, to get tickets for our LaLiga Matchday 18 fixture at San Mames
Miguel Isasi Balanzategi to be December ambassador
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Miguel will receive his 125th anniversary badge on behalf of all Athletic Club Members
Athletic & Greece: Los Leones and the Land of the Gods
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Since 1968, Athletic have played eight times against Greece's 'Big Three' of Panathinaikos FC, Olmpiacos FC and AEK Athens FC. We take a look back at those encounters.
Club Athletic: tickets for Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid
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Club Athletic supporters have an exclusive priority purchase period, until Monday morning at 10:30 CET, to get tickets for our LaLiga Matchday 17 fixture at San Mames