Athletic Bilbao will face Villarreal on Sunday at the San Mamés Barria in La Liga’s round 31. This matchup is crucial as both teams seek to improve their standings in the league.
Athletic Bilbao’s Position and Recent Form
Athletic Bilbao currently holds 38 points, placing them 11th in the La Liga table. Their last performance ended in a disappointing 2-0 loss against Getafe. The team, managed by Ernesto Valverde, will attempt to bounce back in front of their home supporters.
Villarreal’s Standing and Recent Performance
Villarreal, on the other hand, is enjoying a strong season with 58 points, securing 3rd place. However, they faced a setback in their latest match, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Girona. Coach Marcelino Toral will be eager for his team to reclaim their winning form.
Previous Encounter
The last clash between Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal saw Villarreal emerging victorious with a 1-0 scoreline. This history adds an intriguing element to their upcoming meeting.
Injury Update
Injury concerns are affecting both teams:
- Athletic Bilbao: Benat Prados is sidelined due to a cruciate ligament tear.
- Villarreal: Logan Costa and Pau Cabanes are both out with cruciate ligament injuries.
Projected Lineups
Here are the last starting XI for both teams in their previous matches:
Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe (2026-04-05)
- Unai Simón
- Dani Vivian
- Aymeric Laporte
- Yeray Álvarez
- Yuri Berchiche
- Mikel Jauregizar
- Alejandro Rego
- Iñaki Williams
- Oihan Sancet
- Álex Berenguer
- Gorka Guruzeta
Villarreal vs Girona (2026-04-06)
- Luiz Júnior
- Santiago Mouriño
- Pau Navarro
- Renato Veiga
- Alfonso Pedraza
- Pape Gueye
- Santi Comesaña
- Nicolas Pépé
- Gerard Moreno
- Georges Mikautadze
- Alberto Moleiro
Match Predictions
As both teams prepare for this encounter, fans and analysts will be keen to see how they adapt to their current challenges. Will Athletic Bilbao rally at home, or will Villarreal bounce back with a strong performance? Only time will tell.
