Athletic Bilbao vs Girona Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Athletic Bilbao vs Girona on and what time does it start? Athletic Bilbao vs Girona will take place on Monday 19th February, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Athletic Bilbao vs Girona? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Athletic Bilbao vs Girona on in the UK? Athletic Bilbao vs Girona will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Athletic Bilbao vs Girona in the UK? Athletic Bilbao vs Girona can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
ATHLETIC BILBAO
Ernesto Valverde is in charge of an extremely impressive Athletic Club side that are currently a goal up on aggregate in their Copa del Rey semi-final tie with Atletico Madrid ahead of the second-leg at San Mames in a couple of weeks and the Basque club are also chasing a top four finish and UEFA Champions League qualification in La Liga.
They come into this one, though, on the back of being held to a goalless draw by bottom-of-the-table and winless Almeria in their most recent outing last week on Monday evening, They have been very entertaining to watch this season, which is unusual for a Valverde side, with 42 goals scored in their 24 matches so far this season.
GIRONA
It has been an absolutely remarkable campaign for Girona as they enter the final few months of the campaign firmly in the title race but the Catalans have had their title hopes dented quite significantly. They suffered a 4-0 loss to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu last weekend to leave them five points behind Los Blancos at the top-of-the-table.
Owned by the City Football Group, Girona, who only gained promotion back to the top-flight in 2022 and are in just their fifth ever La Liga campaign, have been extremely entertaining as they look almost certain to secure UEFA Champions League qualification. Their 24 matches so far this season have consisted of 81 goals.
THE TEAM NEWS
ATHLETIC BILBAO
Athletic Club don’t have many injury concerns for this weekend with only young Spain winger Nico Williams is missing for this one.
PREDICTED XI (X-X-X-X): PREDICTED XI HERE
UNAVAILABLE: N. Williams (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
GIRONA
Girona have a few really key concerns this weekend as right-back Yan Couto is unavailable through suspension, whilst Ukrainian international Artem Dovbyk is a doubt.
PREDICTED XI (X-X-X-X): PREDICTED XI HERE
UNAVAILABLE: Couto (Suspended), Lopez (Injured), Casals (Injured), Villa (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Dovbyk (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
In any normal season, Athletic would be viewed as the major surprise package in La Liga this season as they compete for a top four spot with their impressive and entertaining style of football. They come up against a Girona side that just about remain in the title race but will also be aware that ensuring a top four finish for themselves is a historic achievement. These are two front foot sides punching well above their respective weights and an entertaining encounter as a result is to be expected.
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