Athletic Bilbao and Spain star Nico Williams admits playing a European final in their own stadium would be the highlight of his career.
And he's determined 'spectacular' Athletic will knock Rangers out and move a step closer to his ambition.
Rangers face the La Liga side in the quarter-finals of the tournament early next month with the second leg in Spain.
Athletic Bilbao have further motivation to go through because their San Mames stadium will host its first-ever European final in May.
And Williams - the Spain hero who netted the opening goal and was Man of the Match in their Euro 2024 Final win over England - is determined to win silverware with his club.
He said: "For me and for every Athletic fan in the world, reaching the final in Bilbao would be incredible. It would be a dream.
"I've been playing for Athletic since I was a child and you always dream of winning trophies.
"Because of where the final is this year, the Europa League is a very special tournament for us. I don't think anyone would understand this unless you are an Athletic fan.
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"You saw what it was like when we won the Copa del Rey last year so can you imagine what it would be like if we won the Europa League in our own city?
"We have to dream. We have to believe. We have a spectacular group of players and I think this is the year.
"If we keep playing the way we have been in this tournament, we have a chance to reach that final and be champions.
"But we have to concentrate on the quarter finals with Rangers first.
"We are doing well in La Liga too and we have big ambitions for this season."
