Athletic Bilbao

The stage is set for an enthralling La Liga encounter as Getafe and Athletic Bilbao lock horns in a battle that could have major implications on the European places. Both sides have shown glimpses of brilliance this season, but inconsistency has plagued their respective campaigns, leaving everything to play for in this hotly anticipated clash. Getafe go into the game on the back of a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Almeria, a result that snapped a concerning run of four games without a win.

Athletic Bilbao will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in La Liga when they welcome fellow Basque outfit Alaves to San Mames on Saturday evening. The Lions currently sit fifth in the Spanish top-flight standings, just two points adrift of the Champions League places. Ernesto Valverde’s side secured a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas in their previous outing to keep the pressure on Atletico Madrid in fourth position. Meanwhile, Alaves Head into this weekend’s clash on the back of a narrow 1-0 home triumph against Rayo Vallecano.