We will soon share with you the starting lineups for the Athletic Club vs Qarabag live match, as well as the latest information from San Mames. Don’t miss a single detail of the live match updates and commentary from VAVEL’s coverage.
This is the start time of the game Athletic Club vs Qarabag of October 21st, 2025 in several countries:
Argentina: 1:45 PM
Bolivia: 12:45 PM
Brazil: 1:45 PM
Chile: 1:45 PM
Colombia: 11:45 AM
Ecuador: 11:45 AM
USA (ET): 12:45 PM
Spain: 5:45 PM
Mexico: 10:45 AM
Paraguay: 12:45 PM
Peru: 11:45 AM
Uruguay: 1:45 PM
Venezuela: 12:45 PM
This will be the referee team for the match between Athletic Club and Qarabag:
Referee: Igor Pajač
Assistant 1: Bojan Zobenica
Assistant 2: Ivan Mihalj
Fourth Official: Zdenko Lovrić
VAR: Ivan Bebek
AVAR: Fedayi San
French midfielder Abdellah Zoubir is one of Qarabag’s key figures, providing vision, close control in tight spaces, and great link-up play between the lines. He could be crucial in transitions from defense to attack, contributing through assists or goals—having already scored and assisted once this season.
Thanks to his renowned explosiveness down the left wing, Nico Williams is the player to watch for Athletic Club. After missing the first two matchdays, he will make his debut in the competition. His dribbling ability—where he has completed 50% of his take-ons in LaLiga—will be vital in breaking down a tough Qarabag defense.
This will be the first-ever meeting between Athletic Club and Qarabag in European competition.
It will also mark the first time in history that a Spanish club faces a team from Azerbaijan.
Unlike their opponents, the Azerbaijani side has started strong with 2 wins in 2 matches, defeating Benfica and Copenhagen. They have shown great defensive solidity, conceding just two goals, and possess a young, dynamic attack.
The Athletic Club vs Qarabag match will be held at San Mamés, located in Bilbao, Spain. The stadium, inaugurated in 2013, has a capacity of 53,289 spectators.
It is a UEFA Category 4 venue—the highest classification. San Mamés has hosted Spanish Super Cup finals, Women’s Champions League, and Europa League matches. In 2015, it was awarded as the Best Sports Building in the World at the World Architecture Festival.
