Valencia Faces Athletic Club in Crucial LaLiga Clash

València, Spain – Valencia CF will host Athletic Club de Bilbao on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time. This match marks the 37th round of the 2024-2025 LaLiga season.

Valencia comes into the match seeking redemption after suffering a 0-1 defeat against Alavés the previous week. Managed by Carlos Corberán, the team currently sits 11th in the league standings with 45 points, three points behind teams competing for European competition qualifications.

In contrast, Athletic Club is on a high after defeating Getafe 2-0 in their last fixture, with goals from Gorka Guruzeta and Dani Vivian. The team, led by Ernesto Valverde, is currently fourth in the standings, securing a spot for the next Champions League.

The upcoming match offers Valencia a crucial opportunity to stay in contention for a place in the Conference League, as they look to secure a win against a strong Athletic side that has already qualified for Champions League after a ten-year absence.

Fans can catch the game live on Movistar LaLiga TV, with commentary available through VCF Media Radio for mobile devices. Additionally, a minute-by-minute update will be provided on Valencia’s official social media platforms.

In their history, Valencia and Athletic Club have faced each other 196 times, with Valencia winning 75 of those encounters. The previous meeting this season ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Athletic Club.

As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz will officiate the game, while Alejandro Quintero González will assist with VAR duties. Several key players will miss out due to injuries, including Almeida, Correia, and Foulquier for Valencia, and Djaló and the Williams brothers for Athletic.