Arteta grew up in the nearby city of San Sebastian and has strong connections to the area.

He said that playing in Bilbao will be a special experience, as it's a place where he often visits and feels a strong sense of passion and rivalry.

Arteta added that the team is excited to start the new competition and is looking to build momentum and win games.

He emphasized the importance of performing well from the start, as the margins in the Champions League are small and every point counts.