The hosts are back in Europe’s premier club competition following an 11-year absence, while the visitors will be looking to improve on last season’s run to the semi-final stage.
After kicking off the new La Liga season with three straight victories, Athletic Bilbao slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Alaves on Saturday.
Ernesto Valverde’s side have little time to feel sorry for themselves as they now face a quick turnaround ahead of Tuesday evening’s showdown with Arsenal.
The Gunners bounced back from a 1-0 loss at Liverpool a fortnight ago with a comfortable 3-0 success against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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