GIRONA – ATHLETIC BILBAO | Friday 9pm
In another moment Athletic Bilbao’s victory seemed almost a foregone conclusion. Not only because of the classification of the two teams, but also and above all because of the values that will be on the field in the advance of the thirteenth day of the Spanish La Liga. But at a different time, we said. Yes, because Girona, in a resounding and totally unexpected way, and we dare you to say otherwise, scored an important draw in the last round of the championship, one of those that remain in history for a small reality: to come out unscathed from the Bernabeu in front of Madrid, champions of everything, is not easy for anyone. And yet it was. A point that could turn the season around for a team aiming for salvation and which would be safe right now.
Bilbao, for their part, placed an important affirmation on their path against Villarreal, still shaken by Emery’s decision to say goodbye to the company and leave for the Premier League. Three points that allowed the Basques to place sixth in the standings, the one that is worth an access to Europe, but above all to remain glued to the train that leads directly to the Champions League. Now, Bilbao could even hope for it, given that, apart from the three ‘sisters’, all the others are playing for it. But much depends on a victory against an in-form Girona. Could it come? The feeling is that yes, it could come.
Castellanos del Girona engaged against Real Madrid this past weekend in the Spanish La Liga
The Prediction
Valverde’s Bilbao are definitely favourites, as they have what it takes to take the win and the three points. But watch out for Girona, who will surely sell their skin dearly. The feeling, however, is that in the end the host team will manage to take home the entire stake and relaunch themselves strongly in the standings.
Girona-Athletic Bilbao matchday squad
- GIRONA (4-1-4-1): Gazzaniga; Martinez, Bueno, Lopez, Gutierrez; Romeu; Couto, Herrera, Garcia, Fernandez; Castellanos.
- ATHLETIC BILBAO (4-2-3-1): Simon; de Marcos, Alvarez, Martines, Berchiche; Sancet, Vesga; Williams, Garcia, Berenguer; Inaki Williams.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
