Athletic Club Hosts Getafe in LaLiga Clash

BILBAO, Spain — Athletic Club faces Getafe on Saturday, October 25, in a critical LaLiga match at San Mamés, kicking off at 18:30 local time. Both teams are looking for vital points as the season progresses.

Athletic Club arrives with momentum following a recent victory in the UEFA Champions League against Qarabag, where they won 3-1. The team hopes to carry this positive energy into the domestic league after accumulating 14 points and sitting just outside the European competition spots.

Getafe, on the other hand, struggles in LaLiga, having gone five games without a win. Their recent results include losses to major teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid. Getafe’s coach, José Bordalás, is keen to turn their fortunes around and aims to challenge Athletic in this away match.

Key player Iñaki Williams will miss out on the match due to a severe muscular injury, which adds pressure on Athletic’s squad depth. Coach Ernesto Valverde expects his team to perform despite this setback.

In their last few encounters at San Mamés, results have not been in favor of Athletic, with only one win in the last eight matches here against Getafe. The fixture typically sees tight competition, and fans can expect an exciting atmosphere at the stadium.

Valverde highlighted the importance of this match, stating, ‘We need to build on our last win and continue fighting for points.’ As the two sides prepare for the kickoff, both will seek to secure a much-needed victory to boost their league campaigns.