Athletic Club and Real Oviedo Square Off in Crucial LaLiga Clash

BILBAO, Spain — Athletic Club will host Real Oviedo this Sunday at 2 p.m. in LaLiga EA Sports, with both teams under pressure due to disappointing results. Athletic has lost three matches in a row, while Oviedo has not won since matchday 7.

San Mamés will be buzzing with anticipation as Athletic, now outside the top 10 in LaLiga, aims to restore its home advantage. Coach Ernesto Valverde’s squad has struggled with just one point from their last three games, falling to Newcastle 2-0 in their last Champions League outing.

The team has battled injuries, with key players like Oihan Sancet and the Williams brothers missing matches. However, Valverde welcomes back Nico Williams, Yuri Berchiche, and Gorka Guruzeta. The latter hopes to continue his scoring form after netting three goals in the previous three games.

Oviedo, sitting second to last in the league table, attempts to secure their first win of the 21st century at San Mamés. Despite a recent goalless draw with Osasuna, their defensive woes have seen them concede 19 goals this season, while only scoring seven in 11 matches.

In Valencia, the home side will take on Real Betis at 6:30 p.m. The two teams are at different ends of the performance spectrum. Betis, currently fifth, has only lost once in their last seven league matches, while Valencia, without a win since matchday 5, has dropped into the relegation zone.

Valencia must tighten their defense, which has been characterized by inconsistency since the appointment of coach Carlos Corberán. So far, their defense has only managed to keep a clean sheet once, leading to a struggle with goal drought as they aim to turn their fortunes around.

Conversely, Betis arrives with confidence after a solid 2-0 victory against Olympique Lyon in Europe, and they remain unbeaten away this season. Coach Manuel Pellegrini seeks to convert those draws into wins and strengthen their bid for a Champions League spot.

Finally, Mallorca will also play against Getafe at 6:30 p.m. The match holds significant implications for both teams. Mallorca is precariously positioned near the relegation zone, while Getafe aims for their first three consecutive wins since 2020.

As matchday 12 of LaLiga EA Sports unfolds, the stakes are high for all teams involved.