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Athletic Club
Founded : 1898
Twitter : @AthleticClub
Venue : San Mamés Barria
City : Bilbao
Capacity : 53289
Coach
Gaizka Garitano Aguirre
Home Win
51.52%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
43.86%
5 yr
44.68%
10 yr
45.88%
Draw
27.27%
1 yr
27.50%
3 yr
22.81%
5 yr
26.60%
10 yr
27.32%
Away Win
18.18%
1 yr
20.00%
3 yr
27.19%
5 yr
25.00%
10 yr
25.00%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
39.39%1 yr
42.50%3 yr
41.23%5 yr
44.68%10 yr
47.42%No
2324
60.61%1 yr
57.50%3 yr
58.77%5 yr
55.32%10 yr
52.58%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
1.645 yr
2.1710 yr
2.36Feb
2324
3.251 yr
3.253 yr
3.585 yr
3.1010 yr
2.72Mar
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
1.805 yr
2.0010 yr
2.17Apr
2324
2.671 yr
2.673 yr
2.385 yr
2.2210 yr
2.53May
2324
01 yr
2.503 yr
1.875 yr
1.9410 yr
2.12Jun
2324
01 yr
2.003 yr
2.005 yr
2.3310 yr
2.33Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
2.5010 yr
2.50Aug
2324
3.331 yr
3.333 yr
2.005 yr
1.9210 yr
2.00Sep
2324
2.401 yr
2.403 yr
2.625 yr
2.3210 yr
2.39Oct
2324
2.671 yr
2.673 yr
2.335 yr
2.1010 yr
2.40Nov
2324
4.671 yr
4.673 yr
3.135 yr
2.8610 yr
2.61Dec
2324
2.251 yr
2.253 yr
1.905 yr
2.0510 yr
1.95Correct Score
0-2
2324
15.15%1 yr
12.50%3 yr
6.14%5 yr
5.85%10 yr
4.38%0-0
2324
12.12%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
13.16%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
10.82%1-1
2324
12.12%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
11.40%5 yr
14.36%10 yr
13.66%1-0
2324
9.09%1 yr
7.50%3 yr
11.40%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
10.82%3-0
2324
9.09%1 yr
7.50%3 yr
3.51%5 yr
2.66%10 yr
2.58%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
66.67%1 yr
62.50%3 yr
62.28%5 yr
64.36%10 yr
67.01%1.5
2324
33.33%1 yr
30.00%3 yr
28.95%5 yr
27.13%10 yr
28.87%2.5
2324
12.12%1 yr
12.50%3 yr
14.04%5 yr
10.64%10 yr
8.25%3.5
2324
6.06%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
5.26%5 yr
3.72%10 yr
2.84%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
87.88%1 yr
90.00%3 yr
86.84%5 yr
88.30%10 yr
89.18%1.5
2324
78.79%1 yr
77.50%3 yr
64.91%5 yr
67.55%10 yr
69.07%2.5
2324
42.42%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
39.47%5 yr
38.30%10 yr
41.24%3.5
2324
30.30%1 yr
27.50%3 yr
26.32%5 yr
22.87%10 yr
23.45%Half Time / Full Time
Home / Home
2324
30.30%1 yr
30.00%3 yr
27.19%5 yr
26.60%10 yr
28.09%Draw / Home
2324
21.21%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
16.67%5 yr
17.02%10 yr
15.72%Draw / Draw
2324
18.18%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
16.67%5 yr
18.09%10 yr
18.04%Away / Away
2324
18.18%1 yr
17.50%3 yr
20.18%5 yr
18.09%10 yr
17.01%Home / Draw
2324
6.06%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
3.51%5 yr
4.79%10 yr
5.15%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
75.76%1 yr
77.50%3 yr
70.18%5 yr
72.34%10 yr
71.91%1.5
2324
42.42%1 yr
47.50%3 yr
34.21%5 yr
35.64%10 yr
38.14%2.5
2324
18.18%1 yr
17.50%3 yr
13.16%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
14.18%3.5
2324
3.03%1 yr
2.50%3 yr
2.63%5 yr
2.13%10 yr
3.09%Total Goals
2
2324
36.36%1 yr
37.50%3 yr
25.44%5 yr
29.26%10 yr
27.84%4
2324
18.18%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
14.36%10 yr
14.95%0
2324
12.12%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
13.16%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
10.82%3
2324
12.12%1 yr
12.50%3 yr
13.16%5 yr
15.43%10 yr
17.78%Home Win
64.71%
1 yr
60.00%
3 yr
50.88%
5 yr
50.00%
10 yr
48.97%
Draw
29.41%
1 yr
25.00%
3 yr
15.79%
5 yr
19.15%
10 yr
25.77%
Away Win
5.88%
1 yr
15.00%
3 yr
26.32%
5 yr
26.60%
10 yr
23.20%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
47.06%1 yr
45.00%3 yr
40.35%5 yr
41.49%10 yr
48.97%No
2324
52.94%1 yr
55.00%3 yr
59.65%5 yr
58.51%10 yr
51.03%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
3.001 yr
3.003 yr
1.675 yr
2.7110 yr
2.72Feb
2324
4.501 yr
4.503 yr
4.335 yr
3.3010 yr
2.73Mar
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
1.805 yr
1.8810 yr
2.22Apr
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
1.755 yr
1.9110 yr
2.60May
2324
01 yr
1.673 yr
1.715 yr
2.0010 yr
2.25Jun
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
2.3310 yr
2.33Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
2.0010 yr
2.00Aug
2324
4.001 yr
4.003 yr
2.205 yr
2.0010 yr
2.14Sep
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
3.145 yr
2.7810 yr
2.50Oct
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
2.175 yr
2.1810 yr
2.35Nov
2324
7.001 yr
7.003 yr
3.755 yr
3.6710 yr
2.85Dec
2324
2.331 yr
2.333 yr
2.675 yr
2.0910 yr
1.95Correct Score
2-2
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
7.02%5 yr
5.32%10 yr
4.12%2-0
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
10.53%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
10.31%4-0
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
7.02%5 yr
5.32%10 yr
3.61%3-0
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
5.26%5 yr
4.26%10 yr
3.09%1-1
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
7.02%5 yr
10.64%10 yr
14.43%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
70.59%1 yr
70.00%3 yr
66.67%5 yr
68.09%10 yr
66.49%1.5
2324
41.18%1 yr
35.00%3 yr
35.09%5 yr
31.91%10 yr
29.90%2.5
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
14.04%5 yr
10.64%10 yr
9.28%3.5
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
8.77%5 yr
5.32%10 yr
3.61%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
94.12%1 yr
95.00%3 yr
91.23%5 yr
92.55%10 yr
90.72%1.5
2324
88.24%1 yr
80.00%3 yr
68.42%5 yr
69.15%10 yr
70.62%2.5
2324
58.82%1 yr
55.00%3 yr
45.61%5 yr
40.43%10 yr
41.75%3.5
2324
41.18%1 yr
35.00%3 yr
28.07%5 yr
23.40%10 yr
24.74%Half Time / Full Time
Home / Home
2324
41.18%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
33.33%5 yr
31.91%10 yr
30.41%Draw / Home
2324
23.53%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
17.54%5 yr
15.96%10 yr
15.98%Draw / Draw
2324
17.65%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
10.53%5 yr
12.77%10 yr
17.53%Home / Draw
2324
11.76%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
3.51%5 yr
5.32%10 yr
6.19%Away / Away
2324
5.88%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
14.89%10 yr
14.43%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
76.47%1 yr
75.00%3 yr
68.42%5 yr
69.15%10 yr
70.62%1.5
2324
58.82%1 yr
55.00%3 yr
35.09%5 yr
37.23%10 yr
41.75%2.5
2324
35.29%1 yr
30.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
14.95%3.5
2324
5.88%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
5.26%5 yr
4.26%10 yr
4.64%Total Goals
2
2324
29.41%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
22.81%5 yr
28.72%10 yr
28.87%4
2324
23.53%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
13.83%10 yr
14.95%3
2324
17.65%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
17.54%5 yr
17.02%10 yr
17.01%6
2324
5.88%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
1.75%5 yr
2.13%10 yr
1.55%Home Win
37.50%
1 yr
40.00%
3 yr
36.84%
5 yr
39.36%
10 yr
42.78%
Draw
25.00%
1 yr
30.00%
3 yr
29.82%
5 yr
34.04%
10 yr
28.87%
Away Win
31.25%
1 yr
25.00%
3 yr
28.07%
5 yr
23.40%
10 yr
26.80%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
31.25%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
42.11%5 yr
47.87%10 yr
45.88%No
2324
68.75%1 yr
60.00%3 yr
57.89%5 yr
52.13%10 yr
54.12%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
1.635 yr
1.8210 yr
2.05Feb
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
2.835 yr
2.9010 yr
2.71Mar
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
1.805 yr
2.1310 yr
2.11Apr
2324
4.001 yr
4.003 yr
3.405 yr
2.7110 yr
2.45May
2324
01 yr
3.333 yr
2.005 yr
1.9010 yr
2.00Jun
2324
01 yr
2.003 yr
2.005 yr
2.3310 yr
2.33Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
3.0010 yr
3.00Aug
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
1.755 yr
1.8010 yr
1.80Sep
2324
1.671 yr
1.673 yr
2.005 yr
1.9010 yr
2.29Oct
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
2.505 yr
2.0010 yr
2.45Nov
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
2.505 yr
2.2510 yr
2.45Dec
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
0.755 yr
2.0010 yr
1.94Correct Score
0-2
2324
25.00%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
7.02%5 yr
5.32%10 yr
4.64%0-0
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
17.54%5 yr
15.96%10 yr
12.37%1-0
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
14.89%10 yr
12.37%1-1
2324
12.50%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
18.09%10 yr
12.89%3-1
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
5.26%5 yr
4.26%10 yr
5.67%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
62.50%1 yr
55.00%3 yr
57.89%5 yr
60.64%10 yr
67.53%1.5
2324
25.00%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
22.81%5 yr
22.34%10 yr
27.84%2.5
2324
12.50%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
14.04%5 yr
10.64%10 yr
7.22%3.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
1.75%5 yr
2.13%10 yr
2.06%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
81.25%1 yr
85.00%3 yr
82.46%5 yr
84.04%10 yr
87.63%1.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
75.00%3 yr
61.40%5 yr
65.96%10 yr
67.53%2.5
2324
25.00%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
33.33%5 yr
36.17%10 yr
40.72%3.5
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
24.56%5 yr
22.34%10 yr
22.16%Half Time / Full Time
Away / Away
2324
31.25%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
24.56%5 yr
21.28%10 yr
19.59%Home / Home
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
21.05%5 yr
21.28%10 yr
25.77%Draw / Home
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
18.09%10 yr
15.46%Draw / Draw
2324
18.75%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
22.81%5 yr
23.40%10 yr
18.56%Away / Draw
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
3.51%5 yr
6.38%10 yr
6.19%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
75.00%1 yr
80.00%3 yr
71.93%5 yr
75.53%10 yr
73.20%1.5
2324
25.00%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
33.33%5 yr
34.04%10 yr
34.54%2.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
10.53%5 yr
11.70%10 yr
13.40%3.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
0.00%5 yr
0.00%10 yr
1.55%Total Goals
2
2324
43.75%1 yr
50.00%3 yr
28.07%5 yr
29.79%10 yr
26.80%0
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
17.54%5 yr
15.96%10 yr
12.37%1
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
21.05%5 yr
18.09%10 yr
20.10%4
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
15.79%5 yr
14.89%10 yr
14.95%Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
16 Mar 2024 20:00
58.98%
1.53
1.53
23.74%
3.75
3.75
17.28%
6.50
6.50
10 Dec 2023 15:15
Spain: La Liga :
Granada - Athletic Club
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22 Sep 2023 19:00
30.39%
4.11
4.11
29.76%
3.10
3.10
39.85%
2.07
2.07
The La Liga fixture, Athletic Club vs. Atlético de Madrid kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 30, at the San Mamés.
Ten-man Athletic Club picked up a 3-2 win over Cádiz last Thursday at the Nuevo Mirandilla. A goal, minutes after kick-off from Raul Garcia (3') left Athletic Club with the lead before additional goals from Iker Muniain (22') and Mikel Vesga (33') gave the visitors a three-goal lead. However, a late rally from the Yellow Submarine cut the Lions’ three-goal lead to one after Lucas Perez (56') and Ruben Sobrino (87') put their names on the score-sheet. The victory leaves Athletic Club with eight points from a possible 15, after returning to winning ways following a draw and a defeat, DWDLW. The Lions remain in 8th place, having picked up 48 points from 12W, 12D, and 9L. Athletic have lost just one of their last four matches against Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga [1W, 2D, & 1L], having lost five of their previous six against them in the competition [1W, 0D, & 5L]. However, they remain unbeaten in their last three matches at home against Atlético de Madrid in La Liga [2W & 1D]. A 4—4—2 formation with Iñaki Williams and Raúl García in attack is expected from Marcelino on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mikel Vesga is suspended for the weekend’s game after picking up a red card against Cádiz.
The La Liga fixture, Villarreal CF vs. Athletic Club kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 9, at Estadio de la Cerámica.
Athletic Club bagged three points last weekend following a 2-1 win over Elche on home soil. The club moved to 8th place on the La Liga table, having picked up 44 points from 11W, 11D, & 8L. Now looking to pick up back-to-back victories LWLDW, having avoided defeat in their last four visits to Villarreal in LaLiga [1W & 3D]. Athletic have lost just one of their last 10 visits to teams from the Valencia Community in LaLiga [2W, 7D, & 1L], 0-2 against Elche, a year ago in May 2021. Athletic have lost on their last three away games in LaLiga, but haven't suffered four straight away defeats in top-flight since March 2018 with José Ángel Ziganda on the bench as manager. Marcelino García Toral knows a victory hear would see his side leapfrog Villarreal who are just a point away. Los Leones could line up with the 4—4—2 having Oihan Sancet and Iñaki Williams in attack for this clash against the Yellow Submarine.
The Spanish LaLiga fixture, FC Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 27, at Camp Nou.
Last weekend, Athletic Club picked Real Sociedad apart in a 4-0 win on home soil to return to winning ways, DWWLW. In 8th place, the club has 37 points from 9W, 10D, & 6L, and are looking to cause an upset at the end of this clash against Barcelona. Separated by five points, an unlikely win over Barcelona would see the Lions move a step up the table if Villarreal or Real Sociedad fail to win at the weekend. Following the emphatic 4-0 win over Real Sociedad last weekend, where he deployed the 4—4—2 with Raúl García and Iñaki Williams in attack, Marcelino García Toral would likely be sticking to the same shape and personnel for Sunday’s game. On availability, Alex Berenguer is suspended while Yeray Álvarez remains doubtful for the weekend.
The La Liga fixture, Athletic Club vs. Real Betis kicks off at 16:15 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 19, at the San Mamés Barria.
Athletic Club picked up a 1-0 defeat to Sevilla last weekend at the San Mamés Barria and remain without a win in five LaLiga games: DDLDL. A single strike from Thomas Delaney (38’) ensured Athletic Club of their second defeat in five games. The narrow defeat also saw the club tumble off the LaLiga table by two spots, as they dropped from 9th to 11th place, having failed to pick up a point at the weekend. Athletic Club have a total of 21 points after 4W, 9D, and 4L, and a win here would see Marcelino’s side reclaim lost ground, should other favorable outcomes emerge at the end of the weekend. On the numbers, Athletic Club has a goal ratio of 0.76 goals per game this season, having scored 13 goals in 17 La Liga games. The club have also conceded 12 goals and have a goal difference of +1. - An average of 0.71 goals conceded per game. A 4—4—2 formation with Raúl García and Iñaki Williams in attack is expected from Marcelino García Toral, for this game against Real Betis on Sunday.
The LaLiga Santander fixture, Athletic Club vs. Sevilla FC, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, December 11, at San Mamés.
Athletic Club picked up a goalless draw against Getafe last Monday at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. With the exception of ball possession, 55%, Athletic Club had fewer numbers than Getafe with regards to shots taken, 9SHTS/3OT, versus Getafe’s 17SHTS/5OT. However, both sides failed to break the deadlock, despite several clear-cut chances at both ends. A total of 862 delicate passes were put together over the course of ninety minutes. The results have the Bilbao-based side without a victory in five games: LDDLD, and saw the club drop a step, from 8th to 9th place, having picked up 21 points after 4W, 9D, and 3L. A quick look at the numbers leaves us with a goal ratio of 0.81 g.p.g. this season, having scored 13 goals in 16 LaLiga games. Athletic Club has also conceded 11 goals (0.69 goals conceded per game) and has a goal difference of +2. For the game against Getafe, Marcelino García went with the conventional 4—4—2 formation, leaving the duo, Iñaki Williams and Raúl García in attack. The 54-year-old could be doing the same again on Saturday, for this game against Sevilla.
The Spanish LaLiga fixture, Real Madrid C.F. vs. Athletic Club, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Athletic Club picked up a 2-2 draw against Granada on Friday when both sides met at the San Mamés Barria. A goal from Raúl García (10’), coupled with an own goal from the goalkeeper, Luís Maximiano (76’ O.G.) saw the Bilbao-based side pick up a single point. Athletic Club have 20 points after 4W, 8D & 2L, and remain without a win in five games: DDLDD. A win appears to be a tall order, but on Wednesday, Marcelino will do everything possible to ensure his side picks up a point when they clash with Real Madrid. The 56-year-old could opt for the 4—4—2 formation once again with Oihan Sancet and Raúl García in attack, while Iñaki Williams is expected to make another off-the-bench appearance. Iñaki remains the club's top scorer this season, with just three goals after 14 LaLiga appearances. Íñigo Martinez is suspended, while Asier Villalibre remains doubtful for this mid-week fixture against Madrid.
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Athletic Club vs. Villarreal CF, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 23, at San Mamés Barria.
Well rested, having had their last fixture against Real Madrid postponed due to a clash with the international schedule, fresh legs in Athletic Club's colors will emerge from the dugout to take on Villarreal in what could be described as a mid-table clash. Having played only eight games, the Bilbao-based side sits in 9th place while having 13 points after 3W, 4D & 1L. Athletic Club has lost only once in the last five games, WDLDW. On the 1st of October, the club picked up a 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves, courtesy of a single strike from Raúl García (44’). Having been denied earlier from twelve yards, Raúl García made amends for the miss with a thumping header from the near post. Sitting three spots above Villarreal, only two points separate both sides ahead of this fixture. On Saturday, Marcelino will do everything possible to ensure his side emerges on top when this contest of ninety minutes comes to its conclusion. The 56-year-old could opt for the 4—4—2 formation once again with Iñaki Williams and Raúl García in attack. The former remains the club's top scorer with two goals in eight La Liga appearances, while the goal against Alaves was the first of the season for Raúl García.
After 38 games and 88 goals, the Spanish La Liga fixture between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club brings in a new weekend of exciting La Liga football action. Karim Benzema is La Liga's top scorer with 5 goals while Rayo Vallecano's 4-0 win over Granada remains the biggest victory of the league season. Real Madrid sits at the top of the La Liga table in 1st place, while Alaves remains at the bottom. Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Club kicks off at 15:15 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 18 at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club are holding on to 5th place on the La Liga table. The Bilbao-based side picked up a 2-0 win over Mallorca on Matchday 4 at the San Mamés Barria to keep their unbeaten run intact after four games: 2W, 2D, & 0L (DDWW). Dani Vivian (68') got on the end of a freekick to produce a fine header which had the goalkeeper beaten for the lead. Six minutes later, Inaki Williams (74') produced the second goal of the game for the home side. 2-0! It came to an end at San Mamés Barria. The club has 8 points and a win on Saturday could see Athletic Club in the top three, with the consideration that fourth-placed Real Sociedad have a difficult game against Sevilla while second-placed Valencia take on first-placed Real Madrid. Manager, Marcelino could opt for the 4—4—2 formation once again with Inaki Williams and Dani Garcia in attack. The former remains the club's top scorer with two goals in four La Liga appearances.
The Spanish La Liga fixture, Athletic Club vs. RCD Mallorca, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 11 at San Mamés.
Athletic Club defeated Celta Vigo by a single goal on Matchday 3 at Balaídos to keep the unbeaten run in-tact after three games. Iñaki Williams (34') scored the game's only goal - his first of the season - eleven minutes before the break. The 27-year-old thought he had secured the brace, but a foul in the build-up saw the goal overturned after a VAR review. Athletic Club should have doubled their lead minutes later, but an indecisive Asier Villalibre failed to pick a spot when left alone with Celta's goalkeeper. It was the first win for the club in three games: 1W, 2D & 0L, which translates to a form that reads: DDW. It leaves the Bilbao-based club with 5 points and a G.D. of +1 after scoring twice and conceding once since the start of the season. On Saturday, Marcelino may select the conventional 4—4—2 formation. Having scored on Matchday 3, Iñaki Williams is expected to keep his place on the left-hand side of the two-pronged attack while playing next to Oihan Sancet. A victory over RCD Mallorca will see 9th-placed Athletic Club move further up the table at the end of Matchday 4.
Spanish La Liga fixture, Athletic Club vs. F.C. Barcelona kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 21 at the San Mamés Barria.
Athletic Club Bilbao will return behind the opening day goalless draw on the road against Elche at the Manuel Martínez Valero stadium. Both sides had several clear-cut chances but failed to convert any, - leaving them with a point apiece at full-time. It was an equal game, that saw a total of 17 shots, - with Bilbao taking 9 of them and having 3 on target. The visitors had 49% of the ball and put together 373 passes, - just as much as the opposition, Elche. On Saturday, head coach, Marcelino will look to restart their season on a much better note when he returns with the Lions on Match Day 2. A victory against Barcelona appears to be a tall order, but he would be delighted to pick up a point. Marcelino is expected to return with the same 4--4--2 formation as seen on Match Day 1 against Elche with the duo consisting of Williams and Sancet leading the attack. Riddled with injuries, Athletic Club Bilbao could be without Yeray Álvarez, Alex Petza and left-back, Yuri Berchiche on the second day of the season when they face Barcelona.