Champions League 2025-2026: Athletic Bilbao-Qarabag, the likely lineups

Wednesday’s third day of the Champions League single group stage opens with the match between Athletic Bilbao and Qarabag. Kickoff at 6:45 p.m. at the San Mames. The Spaniards, still stuck with zero points in the standings, aim to turn things around at home in front of their own public. Opposite situation for the Azerbaijanis, surprisingly with full points after the first two days.

Huge expectation for the Champions debut of Nico Williams, who returned to the field in the last league match and is ready to start alongside his brother Inaki and Sancet in the three-quarter, while Guruzeta will act as an offensive reference.

Gurbanov, on the other hand, confirms his trident behind forward Durán: Zoubir, Andrade and Kashchuk will lead the offensive maneuver, while in midfield Kady Borges is ahead of Jankovic to pair with Pedro Bicalho

Probable lineups

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Simón; Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Rego, Jauregizar; Iñaki Williams, Navarro, Nico Williams; Guruzeta. All. Valverde

Qarabag (4-2-3-1): Kochalski; Matheus Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Kady Borges, Pedro Bicalho; Kashchuk, Leandro Andrade, Zoubir; Durán. All. Gurbanov