A dossier of intel on one-off Athletic Bilbao as Rangers find out the truth

Record Sport takes an in-depth look at the Spanish side who stand between the Ibrox side and a place in the last four of the Europa LeagueSportKevin Mcallion07:56, 07 Apr 2025Rangers fans are dreaming of Europa League glory after reaching the last eight but they’ll need to avoid a mauling in the Lions’ den if they want to return to Bilbao for the showpiece.Gers blazed a trail to Seville for the 2022 final and the date of May 21 is now circled on this year’s calendar for another epic trip to sunny Spain.‌Article continues belowHowever, Athletic Bilbao believe that is their own date with destiny, given the Europa League comes to a climax inside their San Mames stadium.Here, Record Sport takes a closer look at Los Leones ahead of the quarter-final first leg at Ibrox this week.The Pride of LionsWhile many major European clubs talk about upholding traditions, Athletic Bilbao are the only ones who practise what they preach.‌What makes them unique is the fact that, since 1912, they’ve only fi...