La Liga 2026–2027: Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Sociedad, Probable Lineups

Sunday’s matches on Matchday 11 of La Liga promise plenty of excitement, highlighted by Real Madrid’s road game against Racing Santander and the Basque derby between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad. These two matches highlight a day set to cap off a round already marked by Barcelona’s sensational rout of Alavés.

The first match is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., when Getafe and Sevilla will face off in a contest with three crucial points at stake for both teams. At 4:15 p.m., it will be Real Madrid’s turn, as they look to secure a win against Racing Santander to respond to the Blaugrana’s show of strength, having crushed Alavés with an emphatic 6-1 victory.

At 6:30 p.m., the schedule features Elche vs. Valencia, a matchup that will precede the big evening showdown. At 9:00 p.m., Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will face off in a Basque derby that, regardless of the standings, is always one of the most passionate rivalries in Spanish soccer.

Sunday’s action is part of a weekend that has already seen several teams achieve significant results. Atlético Madrid defeated Levante 2-0, Rayo Vallecano got the better of Celta Vigo with a decisive 3-0 win, and Betis beat Málaga 2-1. In Friday’s early match, meanwhile, Espanyol secured a narrow 1-0 victory on Villarreal’s home turf.

Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Sociedad: Probable Lineups

Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Simon; Rincon, Laporte, Paredes, Yuri; Gerenabarrena, Canales; Inaki, Berenguer, Nico; Sannadi. Head Coach: Terzic.

Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Remiro; Fort, Martin, Sarr, Gomez; Barrenetxea, Soler, Turrientes, Guedes; Oyarzabal, Oskarsson. Head Coach: Matarazzo.