Athletic Bilbao is preparing for a match that the captain, Iñaki Williams, has described as “the first final” of the season, against Getafe. Coach Edin Terzic has accepted the comparison and has indicated that his approach is to play each game as if it were the last of the season, without neglecting the need to improve the team's performance.
From Lezama, Terzic has admitted that Athletic is not in the position it wants, especially after the wins against Celta and Atlético. However, the coach highlights that the team has taken “positive steps” in terms of the quality of the game. The club has suffered several collateral damages, such as injuries and the delayed start of the season, but Terzic insists on focusing on what he can control and looking for solutions instead of excuses.
The coach has also made a self-criticism about the team's performance in the last match against Levante, where Athletic lost 1‑0. Terzic noted that the team showed improvements in the first phase of the match, but that “small tactical errors” ended up penalizing the club. The coach has stressed the need for greater discipline and conviction, especially when mistakes are made like Levante's first goal.
Regarding preparation for Getafe, Terzic has indicated that the team needs more speed in the circulation of the ball and greater verticality. The coach has emphasized the importance of combining quick transition with solid positional play, since Getafe is “a specialist in medium block, high pressure and low block.” Athletic must find a balance between speed and positional clarity to face a rival that closes in on the inside.
The next match in San Mamés will be decisive for Athletic, which seeks to consolidate its position in the table and show that it can compete at the finals level. Terzic has made it clear that success will depend on discipline, conviction and the ability to execute both in transition and positional play. With the mentality of “playing each game as if it were the last”, Athletic faces a Getafe team that demands a complete and well-balanced performance.