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2024/25 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 21
Athletic Bilbao v CD Leganes
San Mames
Bilbao, Spain
Sunday, 26 January 2025
Kick-off is at 19h30
Athletic Bilbao will be confident of securing a win over CD Leganes in a
La Liga match at the San Mames on 26 January.
Current Form
The Lions claimed a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo away on 19 January and they are enjoying an 11-match unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight.
Bilbao are also undefeated in their last seven home matches in the league having registered two draws and five victories at the San Mames.
Meanwhile, Leganes emerged as 1-0 winners over Atletico Madrid at home on 18 January and they are undefeated in their last two matches in La Liga.
The Cucumbers are also unbeaten in their last three away matches in the competition having registered one victory and two draws as the visitors.
Team News
Bilbao are yet to report injuries in their camp and the Lions also have no suspension issues coming into the encounter.
On the other hand, Renato Tapia and Enric Franquesa are both on Leganes' injury list, but there are no suspension concerns.
Quotes
"We're always ready to compete and take the initiative in a game. Giving them all is a guarantee with my players. That's the best thing about my team," Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde said after his side's win over Celta.
"We are in the Champions League places, but we need to keep taking things one match at a time. Being up there is a good sign and we want our fans to be excited.
"However, first we have to play Besiktas on Wednesday and then we face Leganés on Sunday."
Head-to-Head
Bilbao secured a 2-0 win over Leganes in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on 19 September.
The win ended the Lions' two-match winless run in the league against the Cucumbers who had registered one draw and one victory.
La Liga matchday 21 fixtures
Friday, 24 January
22:00 - Las Palmas v CA Osasuna
Saturday, 25 January
15:00 - Real Mallorca v Real Betis
17:15 - Atletico Madrid v Villarreal CF
19:30 - Sevilla FC v RCD Espanyol
22:00 - Real Valladolid v Real Madrid
Sunday, 26 January
15:00 - Rayo Vallecano v Girona FC
17:15 - Real Sociedad v Getafe CF
19:30 - Athletic Bilbao v CD Leganes
22:00 - FC Barcelona v Valencia CF
Monday, 27 January
22:00 - Deportivo Alaves v Celta Vigo
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