Athletic Club Faces Mallorca in Crucial LaLiga Match

Bilbao, Spain – The Athletic Club will host Mallorca on Saturday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m. local time in a significant match for both teams in LaLiga EA Sports.

Down on their luck, Athletic currently sits in 10th place with 10 points after failing to win any of their last seven matches across all competitions. They aim to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League earlier this week.

In contrast, Mallorca arrives with renewed hope after escaping the bottom of the table last week with their first victory of the season. They occupy 19th place with just 5 points and are desperate for more as they aim to avoid relegation.

Coaches and players understand the stakes involved. Athletic’s coach, Ernesto Valverde, stated, “We need to recover our winning spirit and prove we are better than our recent results suggest.” Meanwhile, Mallorca’s chances to stir trouble for their opponents increase as they seek to build on last week’s success.

Athletic’s squad will miss key players like Berenguer, Beñat Prados, and Vesga due to injuries. Sancet, returning after missing the Dortmund match, is expected to play cautiously. Mallorca will also face challenges with Kumbulla and Omar Mascarell sidelined, while Dani Rodríguez is suspended and Virgili is away for the U-20 World Cup.

The match will be broadcast live on Movistar Plus + LaLiga and can also be followed through live commentary on Radio MARCA and MARCA.com. Pre-match coverage starts two hours before the game, with post-match reports and highlights available after the final whistle.

This match not only impacts their league standings but also the morale of both sides heading deeper into the season.