Athletic Bilbao's home match with Levante this weekend is not just any old league match in the famous San Mamés stadium. It will be the last game there on Sunday, and will bring to a close 100 years of history for Athletic at the old venue.

On 21st August, 1913 Racing Irún were the first visitors to the stadium and it is Levante who will have the honour of closing it. A big party is guaranteed. For the older fans perhaps a tear will be shed also for all the memories over the years. For the younger fans the chance to tell their grandchildren, "I was at the last game in San Mamés".

The club's captain Carlos Gurpegi may fall into both categories and he was full of mixed emotions when talking about what playing at the ground for the last eleven seasons has meant to him.

"I love being part of this club and the squad that is going to say goodbye to San Mamés, and on top of that as captain. Despite all the difficult times, what we are going to experience on Sunday makes it all worthwhile", Gurpegi said.

"As a team I’ll remember most the two cup semi-finals we played there as well as the Europa League semi against Sporting Lisbon last season. The atmosphere at that game was incredible - those are my best memories of the place", the club captain said.