Fenerbahçe vs Athletic Club: Crunch Time in Europa League as Mourinho’s Side Faces Valverde’s High-Flying Team

The highly anticipated match between Fenerbahçe and Athletic Club de Bilbao is set to take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, as part of the sixth matchday of the 2024-25 Europa League group stage. The game will be hosted at the Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, with a kickoff time of 9:30 AM CST (Central Standard Time) or 16:30 CET (Central European Time).

Fenerbahçe, under the management of José Mourinho, comes into this match after a recent victory over Slavia Praga with a 2-1 score, thanks to goals from Edin Dzeko and Youssef En-Nesyri. Despite this win, Fenerbahçe is currently 15th in the standings with eight points and faces a critical test to stay in contention for the knockout stages. The team will be without the suspended Fred and the injured Oosterwolde, but has recovered Mert Hakan.

Athletic Club de Bilbao, led by Ernesto Valverde, is in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches, including a notable victory over Real Madrid in LaLiga. They are second in the group with 13 points and aim to maintain their leadership. Athletic Club’s recent performance has been stellar, with wins against Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Rayo Vallecano, showcasing their strong current form.

The match will be broadcast live on various platforms, including Disney+ Premium and ESPN 2 in different regions. For Spanish viewers, the game can be watched on M+ Liga de Campeones 2, Movistar Plus+, and LaLiga TV Bar. In South America, it will be available on ESPN 2 in Argentina and ESPN in other countries, also streaming on Disney+ Premium.

The encounter promises to be intense, with both teams needing positive results to advance in the competition. Fenerbahçe seeks to secure at least a point to stay in the running, while Athletic Club aims to solidify its position at the top of the group.