Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao is measured in a very important match for both teams in 34th day of LaLiga Santander, who will face the final five dates of the championship where everything is decided. The team of Quique Setien aiming to link consecutive wins at La Cerámica Stadiumwhich part after winning 4-2 against RCD Espanyol and Celta de Vigo (3-1).
however, the ‘yellow submarine’ not win to Valencia at the Mestalla (1-1), so he seeks to return to the path of victory. the villarreal get up after falling earlier Real Valladolid at home (1-2) surprising and new Seville FC within Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium (2-1), respectively. Expired to RCD Espanyol and Celta de Vigo because it is one of the best teams in the category at home, at La Cerámica Stadium.
the goals by Etienne Capoue, Dani Parejo or a Nicolas Jackson on a streak seems important for the villarreal even in the next edition of UEFA Europa League. Setién’s team has 54 points and is fifth in the classification with two points ahead Real Betissixth (52) and who came from certain victory in Athletic Club in San Mamés (0-1).
The return of Gerard Moreno This is good news from an attack that works so well. Besides being drunk Nicolás Jackson, the Morales, Chukwueze, Pino and Baena They provide a great offensive flow of Villarreal.
Athletic Bilbao, For his part, he has 47 points and is in eighth place in the standings. It is tied on points with Girona, who are seventh and currently hold the place UEFA Conference League.
The group of ernesto valverde He may not count in the central inigo martinezwhich is very difficult to play The ceramic. The Ondarroa central defender has a muscular overload that has prevented him from playing the last three league games.
So, the Athletic He has a serious problem with the rear axle. To its loss is added the absence of Dani Vivian, who was sent off in the previous match against Betis. This is also a serious doubt Yeray Alvarez, who is still out of group dynamics due to a groin injury. The coach only has one central defender available at the moment, Aitor Paredes, who already played against the Verdiblancos on Thursday.
The good news is that it has healed Iker Muniain. The Athletic captain recovered and could have some minutes in the second half against Villarreal, which in its part was renewed to Raúl Albiol for one more season.
In the first round, Athletic Bilbao defeated Villarreal at the San Mamés stadium (1-0). the purpose of Inaki Williams in the second half gave the team victory Valverdethat however it would have a priori more complexity at La Cerámica Stadium.
When is Villarreal – Athletic Bilbao played?
the game is played This Saturday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Where to watch Villarreal – Athletic Bilbao?
The meeting will be visible of Movistar La Liga (52), dial of Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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