The highly anticipated match on matchday 17 of La Liga is set to kick off today at 17:00 (Argentina time) at the iconic San Mamés Stadium.
Current Form of Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol
Following a recent victory, Espanyol is eager to keep the momentum going and please their traveling fans. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, is looking for a much-needed win to recover from their last match defeat.
Recent Results for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga
Athletic Bilbao aims to avoid another disappointing result after suffering a 0-3 loss to Real Madrid. Their previous four fixtures were a mix of results, achieving two wins and enduring two losses. They have managed to score three goals while conceding nine.
Recent Results for Espanyol in La Liga
Espanyol enters the match riding high after defeating Getafe 1-0. Over their last four games, they have recorded three victories and one setback, scoring five goals and allowing three.
In their last five encounters in this competition, the two teams have displayed a variety of results. Athletic Bilbao has secured three victories, while Espanyol has one win to their name, with one match ending in a draw. The last time they faced off in La Liga was on February 16, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Athletic Bilbao currently sits in eighth place with 23 points (7 Wins, 2 Draws, 8 Losses), while Espanyol is in fifth position with 30 points (9 Wins, 3 Draws, 4 Losses).
Looking ahead, Espanyol will face fierce rivals Barcelona in the upcoming Catalan derby at the RCDE Stadium on January 3, starting at 17:00 (Argentina time).
The match referee designated for today’s encounter is Mateo Busquets Ferrer.
Upcoming Fixture Dates for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga
Matchday 18: vs Osasuna – January 3, 12:15 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs Mallorca – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 21: vs Sevilla – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 22: vs Real Sociedad – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 23: vs Levante – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixture Dates for Espanyol in La Liga
Matchday 18: vs Barcelona – January 3, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Levante – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 20: vs Girona – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 21: vs Valencia – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 22: vs Alavés – Date and time to be confirmed
Kickoff Times for Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 17:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 15:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 14:00 hours
Venezuela: 16:00 hours