Athletic Club vs Valencia: La Liga Match Preview

Athletic Club host Valencia at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao on 10 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Athletic Club come into the fixture eighth with 44 points and a goal difference of -10, while Valencia sit thirteenth on 39 points with a goal difference of -13.

Athletic Club availability

Athletic Club have one concern listed. B. Prados Diaz (knee injury) is doubtful. With no further absentees indicated and no suspensions reported, Ernesto Valverde should otherwise have a near full squad. Key attacker Gorka Guruzeta, the club’s leading league scorer with 9 goals and 3 assists, is available and expected to spearhead the home side’s attack.

Valencia availability

Valencia face a heavier injury list. J. Copete (ankle injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (muscle injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (knee injury) is sidelined. T. Rendall / Thierry Correia (muscle injury) is sidelined. In addition, J. Agirrezabala (knee injury) is doubtful, while L. Beltrán (knee injury) is doubtful. No suspensions through yellow cards or red cards are reported for this fixture.

Impact summary

Athletic Club’s attacking output of 40 league goals is largely intact with Guruzeta available, limiting the impact of Prados Diaz’s doubtful status. Valencia, who have scored 37 league goals, are more affected in defensive and wide areas, potentially disrupting their build-up and protection at the back rather than their primary goal threat.