Three celebrated figures who played for Barcelona and Athletic Club | Barca Universal

"A towering figure in Spanish goalkeeping for more than a decade, Andoni Zubizarreta made his name with both Athletic and Barcelona before retiring as one of La Liga's most consistent custodians. He began his top-level career with Athletic, later cementing legendary status at Barcelona, where he formed part of Johan Cruyff's golden era and lifted the European Cup in 1992."

"Ernesto Valverde is a rare figure who has represented both clubs as a player and later returned to both from the dugout. As a forward, he enjoyed spells at Barcelona and, more extensively, at Athletic Bilbao. His familiarity with Athletic Club would later contribute to a managerial relationship that yielded trophies and longevity. Valverde's coaching resume includes successful stints with Athletic Club and a high-profile period leading Barcelona, where he won domestic titles, most notably a domestic treble."

"Barcelona welcome Athletic Club to the Spotify Camp Nou today in a fixture that doubles as a homecoming for the Blaugrana, as the club returns to its partially renovated stadium for the first time since 2023. The match has added resonance because it reunites two sides that have long shared players and personalities. On that note, here are three famous players whose names sit in the histories of both clubs."

Barcelona returns to the partially renovated Spotify Camp Nou for the first time since 2023 to host Athletic Club. The fixture reunites two sides with a history of shared players and personalities. Andoni Zubizarreta built a career across Athletic and Barcelona, featured in Johan Cruyff's era and lifted the European Cup in 1992, compiling more than 950 professional appearances. Ernesto Valverde represented both clubs as a player and later managed each, winning domestic titles including a treble with Barcelona. Inigo Martinez's career embodies modern movement between Basque football and Catalan ambition, rising at Real Sociedad before becoming a key defender for Athleti

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