The highly anticipated Basque derby is set to unfold today as Athletic Bilbao welcomes Real Sociedad. The match will kick off at 17:00 (Argentina time) at the iconic Cathedral stadium.
Current Form of Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad
After a tough loss in their previous game, Athletic Bilbao is eager to recover and earn crucial points. The home side is looking to bounce back following a 1-2 defeat against Sevilla, marking their fourth match without a win, with three losses and one draw, having scored just 5 goals while conceding 10.
Real Sociedad on the Rise
In contrast, Real Sociedad arrives with renewed confidence after defeating Celta 3-1. The away team has shown solid form recently, securing two wins and two draws in their last four matches, with a total of 9 goals scored and 5 conceded.
In their previous five encounters in the league, the teams have shared victories equally, with Athletic Bilbao celebrating two wins, while Real Sociedad also claims two, and one match ending in a draw. Their last clash in this competition on November 1st saw Real Sociedad edge out Athletic Bilbao with a narrow 3-2 victory.
Athletic Bilbao currently sits in 14th place with 24 points (7 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses), while Real Sociedad occupies the 8th position with 27 points (7 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses).
Upcoming Matches
Athletic Bilbao:
Matchday 23: vs Levante on February 8 at 12:15 (Argentina time)
Matchday 24: vs Real Oviedo on February 15 at 10:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 25: vs Elche (date and time to be confirmed)
Matchday 26: vs Rayo Vallecano (date and time to be confirmed)
Matchday 27: vs Barcelona (date and time to be confirmed)
Real Sociedad:
Matchday 23: vs Elche on February 7 at 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 24: vs Real Madrid on February 14 at 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 25: vs Real Oviedo (date and time to be confirmed)
Matchday 26: vs Mallorca (date and time to be confirmed)
Matchday 27: vs Atlético de Madrid (date and time to be confirmed)
Match Timings by Region
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