Athletic Bilbao not afraid of any team – Ghana forward Inaki Williams ahead of Arsenal clash

Ghana international Inaki Williams says Athletic Bilbao has no apprehension of facing any opponent as the club gear up for the UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal.

The Spanish outfit returns to compete in the Champions League for the first time in many years following an impressive performance in the La Liga last season.

In a high-stake clash on Tuesday, Athletic Bilbao will travel to face the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, with both teams yearning for the maximum points at stake.

Williams, who recently assumed captaincy role at Athletic Bilbao is brimming with confidence ahead of the opening game against Arsenal, insisting his side is unfazed by any opposition in the UEFA elite competition.

"We have struggled for many years to reach this day, and we want our dream to grow," Iñaki commented.

"We are not afraid of any team, it will be a really great match," the 31-year-old team captain stressed.

Aside Arsenal, the Spanish outfit is expected to face some Europe’s heavyweights including Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atalanta in the league phase of the Champions League. The San Mames club will also play Newcastle United, Slavia Praha, QarabaÄŸ, and Sporting CP in what promises to be a challenging but exciting group.

For Williams, this marks the fulfilment of a long-awaited dream to represent his boyhood club in the Champions League after years of consistency and dedication. At 31, he now has the chance to leave his mark in Europe’s most prestigious club competition.

Meanwhile, his youngster brother Nico Williams is expected to miss the match against last season's semi-finalists due to a thigh injury.