Inaki Williams is relishing a dream long in the making. As Athletic Bilbao prepare for their long-awaited UEFA Champions League return, the Ghanaian forward and newly-appointed club captain insists the Basque side will travel to London with nothing to fear.

Bilbao’s opener pits them against Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday night—a high-stakes clash that signals their first appearance in Europe’s elite competition in several years. Williams, 31, says the squad’s years of perseverance have built a quiet confidence.

“We have struggled for many years to reach this day, and we want our dream to grow,” he said. “We are not afraid of any team; it will be a really great match.”

Their Champions League journey is a demanding one. Beyond Arsenal, Athletic must navigate a daunting group that includes Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Atalanta, Newcastle United, Slavia Praha, Qarabağ, and Sporting CP. Yet Williams believes the San Mamés faithful can dream big as the club takes on Europe’s heavyweights.

For the striker, leading his boyhood team onto the continent’s grandest stage fulfils a lifelong ambition—a reward for years of loyalty and relentless performance in La Liga. His younger brother, Nico Williams, is expected to miss the trip to London with a thigh injury, but Inaki is determined to make a statement in their family’s name.