Valencia CF Faces Athletic Club in High-Stakes LaLiga Clash

VALENCIA, Spain – Valencia CF will host Athletic Club this Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 9:00 PM local time in a critical match for both teams in LaLiga EA Sports 2025-2026 season.

The game will take place at the Mestalla Stadium, where Valencia seeks to recover after suffering a heavy 6-0 loss to Barcelona last week. This match marks the fifth round of LaLiga and is crucial for Valencia as they look to boost their standing with their home crowd.

“We need to lift our spirits after the last game,” said Valencia coach Carlos Corberán. “The fans deserve to see a team that fights hard and reflects their support on the pitch.”

Athletic Club arrives in a similarly challenging position, having lost their latest match against Alavés in the derby (1-0) and faced a defeat in their Champions League debut against Arsenal (2-0).

The match is notable as it will be the 200th clash between the two clubs, with Athletic leading the recent encounters, having won the last match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Berenguer.

As Valencia gains momentum with the return of Thierry Correia, Athletic will be without key players like Unai Egiluz and Nico Williams due to injuries, along with Álex Padilla and Yeray Álvarez who are suspended.

Fans can follow the match live on Movistar LaLiga and LaLiga HDR, and online updates will be available on Valencia’s official website and social media channels.

“LaLiga is our number one priority. We want to achieve the points we need,” Corberán added. “Champions is important, but we must first focus on our league performance.”

With both teams struggling for form, this encounter promises high tension and the desperation for three vital points. As kickoff approaches, anticipation builds among fans looking to support their teams.