La Liga 2025-2026: Girona-Athletic Bilbao, the probable formations
After the draw between Alaves and Villarreal, the 28th day of La Liga continues with four matches scheduled for Saturday, while between Sunday, with four more challenges set, and Monday, with the final postponement, the round will close. It starts at 2 p.m. with Girona-Athletic Bilbao, at 4:15 p.m. it will be the turn of’Atletico Madrid, engaged with Getafe, at 6:30 p.m. it is the turn of Valencia, which visits’Oviedo, while Real Madrid closes the program by hosting’Elche.
The spotlight, of course, is on Real Madrid, fresh off a clean 3-0 thrashing of Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 with a sensational hat trick from Federico Valverde. The Blancos are seeking their second league win in a row to put pressure on leading Barcelona, four points away. L’Elche, on the other hand, is hunting for salvation points, just one point ahead of the relegation zone.
The Villarreal draw may benefit Atletico Madrid, which receives Getafe at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Colchoneros, who thrashed Igor Tudor’s Tottenham 5-2 in the Champions League, would climb to solo third place in the standings with a win, while the guests are chasing a feat to keep the Europa dream alive.
Probable lineups
Girona (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Rincon, Frances, Blind, Arnau; Martin, Witsel, Ounahi; Tsygankov, Vanat, Roca. Coach: Michel.
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Simon; Gorosabel, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; Inaki Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta. Coach: Valverde.
