Bilbao, Real Sociedad looking to build on positive Europa League starts

MADRID, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad will make their home debuts in the Europa League on Thursday after starting their campaigns with creditable draws away from home.

Athletic entertain Dutch side AZ Alkmaar after a 1-1 draw away to Roma last week in their return to European competition after six years, while Real Sociedad took the same result in Nice.

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