Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Athletic Club have enjoyed a magnificent campaign as they chase history in the league and UEFA Europa League ahead of facing a battling Leganes side at San Mames this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 26th January, 2025: UK – 5:30pm / US ET – 12:30pm / US PT – 9:30am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Athletic Bilbao Team News: Keeping their players
With just over a week of the January transfer window to go, Athletic’s priority will be to keep Nico Williams, who remains the subject of reported interest from Arsenal. They have a couple of key doubts for this one such as Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Oihan Sancet.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Unai Simon; Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Yeray Alvarez, Boiro; Inaki Williams, Benat Prados, Mikel Vesga, Nico Williams; Unai Gomez, Alex Berenguer
Unavailable:
Questionable: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Injured), Oihan Sancet (Injured)
Leganes Team News: No need to change
After their 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid last weekend, there are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Leganes to deal with so they will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one. Enric Franquesa remains sidelined for Lega due to an ACL injury.
Predicted XI (5-4-1): Dmitrovic; Rosier, Sergio, Nastasic, Renato Tapia, Javi Hernandez; Dani Raba, Neyou, Cisse, Juan Cruz; Miguel de la Fuente
Unavailable: Enric Franquesa (Injured)
Questionable:
Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes Prediction
Athletic Club endured a miserable midweek as the Basque giants travelled to Istanbul to face Besiktas in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first game in charge of the Turkish giants and were dished out a 4-1 defeat in the UEFA Europa League but they are already all but assured of a top eight spot in that competition. They are involved in La Liga’s title race with a 2-1 defeat of Celta Vigo at Balaidos last weekend meaning they are unbeaten in their last 11 matches in the league. Leganes, following promotion to the top-flight last season, begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting a few points outside of the bottom three and the relegation places after a shock defeat of title challenging Atletico Madrid at Butarque last weekend. Athletic are firm favourites, especially at home, but Lega will believe they can make things frustrating for Ernesto Valverde’s side.
Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes Tip: Athletic Club to win & under 3.5 goals
