La Liga 2025-2026: Atletico Madrid-Athletic Bilbao, the probable formations

Aletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao take the field on Saturday evening at 9 p.m. for the match valid for the 33rd day of La Liga. Simeone’s team has its mind set on the doubleheader with Arsenal and comes in with a largely re-staffed lineup.Cholo’s team is coming off four straight knockouts in the league but is already almost certain of Champions League qualification. The Basques, fresh from their derby win over Osasuna, have sixth-place Getafe in their sights.

The Colchoneros must thwart a fifth consecutive defeat, which hasn’t happened in the league for more than 80 years. In attack will be Griezmann and Baena, in midfield Johhny will partner Mendoza while on the flanks are Nico Gonzalez and Vargas.

Athletic relies on Guruzeta up front, on the three-quarter space for Inaki, Sancet and Nico. The midfield pair will consist of Ruiz and Rego.

Atletico Madrid-Athletic Bilbao, the probable lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Bonar, Le Normand, Lenglet, Diaz; Nico Gonzalez, Johnny, Mendoza, Vargas; Baena, Griezmann. Coach: Simeone.
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Simon; Gorosabel, Alvarez, Laporte, Yuri; Ruiz, Rego; Inaki, Sancet, Nico; Guruzeta. Coach: Valverde.

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