La Liga 2024-2025: Athletic Bilbao-Leganes, the probable formations

Athletic Bilbao-Leganes, the probable formations

Athletic Bilbao hosts Leganes in the 21st day of La Liga. Kickoff at the San Mames at 6:30 p.m. The Basques, fresh off a significant away win against Celta Vigo (1-2) at the Estadio de Balaidos, have joined Barcelona in the standings on 39 points, widening the gap on Villarreal, now minus five. On the other hand, Leganes arrives at this challenge galvanized by its surprising success against Atletico Madrid (1-0) thanks to a goal by Nastasic.

Valverde seems intent on confirming Berenguer in the role of center forward instead of Guruzeta. Brothers Nico and Iñaki Williams will act on the flanks, while Gomez could be employed as a trequartista. Yuri should return on the right flank and, probably, Jauregizar in midfield.

Jimenez will rely on 5-4-1 as a form: De la Fuente will act as central forward, with Cruz and one of Raba and Brasanac as outside midfielders. Defense headed by Nastasic, between the posts Dmitrovic.

Probable lineups

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Simon; Yuri, Vivian, Alvarez, Boiro; Parados, Jauregizar; I.Williams, Gomez, N.Williams; Berenguer. Coach: Valverde.

Leganes (5-4-1): Dmitrovic; Rosier, Tapia, Porrier, Nastasic, Hernandez; Raba, Cisse, Neyou, Cruz; De la Fuente. Coach: Jimenez