Athletic Bilbao and Getafe face each other today in San Mamés with both teams looking for their three points to avoid the relegation zone. The match, which will start at 2:00 p.m. under the supervision of referee José Hernández Maeso and with the VAR in charge of Muñiz Ruiz, will feature the two teams in the same position in the table, with nine points each.
For Athletic, coach Iñaki Ugalde has decided to return Nico Williams and Vivian to the starting lineup, after having left them out in the previous games. The outgoing eleven includes Unai Simón in goal, Hugo Rincón, Vivian, Paredes and Yuri in defense; Galarreta and Canales in midfield; Iñaki Williams, Berenguer and Nico Williams up front, with Maroan as a substitute. On the bench are Padilla, Yeray, Prados, Areso, Jauregizar, Rego, Nico Serrano, Navarro, Johaneko, Imga and Vizcay.
Getafe coach José Bordalás opts for a similar scheme, with Soria in goal and a defense made up of Carvajal, Gudelj, Valou and Mojica. In the center of the field are Kiko Femenía, Mario Martín, Francho and Terrats, while Satriano and Iván Azón complete the attack. The list of substitutes includes Letacek, Ferrer, Davinchi, Sazonov, Abqar, Mayoral, Boselli, Enes Unal, Andrés García and Ferrer.
Both teams have suffered defeats in previous matches and need a win to improve their position in the table. Athletic, who still have a game in hand, are looking to consolidate their defense and take advantage of the experience of their regular players, while Getafe is trying to regain confidence after a negative streak. The result of this match will be crucial in determining who gets closest to the relegation zone and who will have to fight for survival in the next phase of the season.