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

The ninth day of La Liga Sunday opens with the challenge between Elche and Athletic Bilbao. Kickoff at 2 p.m. at the Estadio Martinez Valero. After a positive start to the season, Elche experienced their first setback in the league, falling 3-1 at the field of Alaves. The guests, on the other hand, are fresh off a valuable narrow success over Mallorca.

Sarabia relies on the Mir-Rafa Silva attack tandem. Midfield trio formed by Febas, Aguado and Neto, with Nuñez, favored over Diangana, and Valera on the outsides. Defense headed by Donald, between the posts Peña.

Valverde chooses Guruzeta as the sole offensive terminal, with Sancet behind him: Iñaki and Nico Williams complete the three-quarter. In midfield Galarreta and Jauregizar, in defense Vivian with Laporte.

Probable lineups

Elche (3-5-2): Peña; Chust, Donald, Bigas; Nuñez, Febas, Aguado, Neto, Valera; Mir, Andre Silva. All. Sarabia.

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Simon; Areso, Vivian, Laporte, Yuri; Jauregizar, Galarreta; Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta. All. Valverde.