Stoke City vs Bilbao

Last updated : 10 June 2003 By Rob Stanway
The Spanish side have won 8 Championships and will be an interesting change to what Stoke are used to playing against. They're currently 6th in The Spanish Premier Division (La Liga) above Barcalona - (who are 7th).

John Rudge is very pleased to secure the opposition who are bound to draw in the crowds.

He said: "They are top-quality European opposition and we are very happy they have agreed to come and play us.

"The game will be a good test for the players and also a good chance for the fans to see a very good side in action."

The match will be played on Saturday, 2nd August.

Below, The Bilbao squad and current league standings. With thanks to the Athletico Bilbao Official Web-Site..