Overview
Getafe and Athletic Bilbao have exactly the same record in La Liga this season, both winning 11, drawing 5 and conceding 13 defeats after 29 rounds, earning 38 points. Both are currently only 3 points behind Celta Vigo (ranked sixth) in the race to win tickets to European cups.
Getafe is in positive form with 5 wins in the last 7 matches, including a 2-1 victory over Espanyol in the recent round. However, their home performance is not really convincing, with only 18 points after 14 matches. In the 2024-2025 season, they also lost to Athletic Bilbao 0-2 at home.
However, in the first leg of this season, Getafe won 1-0 right at San Mames. However, instability is still present when 6 of their last 9 matches in La Liga ended in a draw.
Coach Jose Bordalas's team is maintaining a competitive position to compete for a European cup spot, and a victory over a direct opponent in the top 6 will be a big boost in spirit.
On the other side, the 2025-2026 season is a challenging journey for Athletic Bilbao, but the top 6 target is still within reach and will be considered successful if they achieve it.
The coming summer promises many emotions when veteran coach Ernesto Valverde will leave the coaching chair, opening a new chapter for the Basque team.
Athletic entered this match after a 2-1 victory over Real Betis, with goals from Dani Vivian and Oihan Sancet. That result helped them rise to ninth place, only three points away from the top 6. However, Athletic Bilbao's biggest weakness this season is scoring ability, as they only have 32 goals.
However, Getafe is not much better in attack with only 25 goals. Their strength lies in a solid defense, having conceded 31 times since the beginning of the season.
Personnel situation
Getafe is facing a force problem before this match, as up to 7 first-team players are at risk of being absent, including Juanmi and Borja Mayoral due to injury.
Abu Kamara and Davinchi will have to undergo a late fitness test, while three names are definitely unable to play due to suspension, including Abdel Abqar, Kiko Femenia and Allan Nyom.
Most of the starting lineup in the match against Espanyol is likely to be kept unchanged, but Femenia's absence opens up opportunities for Mario Martin to start.
On Athletic Bilbao's side, Benat Prados will not be able to participate due to injury, while Unai Egiluz, Nico Serrano and Aitor Paredes are still uncertain about their ability to play.
Good news is that Nico Williams - who has been absent for the last 6 matches due to a groin injury - may return to the squad in this weekend's match.
In attack, Inaki Williams is likely to take the right flank, while Gorka Guruzeta is expected to lead Athletic Bilbao's attack in Madrid.
Expected lineup:
Getafe: Soria, Dakonam, Duarte, Romero, Iglesias, Milla, Arambarri, Rico, Martin, Satriano, Vazquez.
Athletic Bilbao: Simon, Lekue, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche, Ruiz de Galarreta, Rego, I. Williams, Sancet, Berenguer, Guruzeta.
The match between Getafe and Athletic Bilbao takes place at 7:00 p.m. on April 5 (Vietnam time).
