The match begins at the Cathedral stadium | Spanish League

The visitor arrives encouraged by the victory obtained on the last date and will seek to continue along that path, while the local team will try to add three after the draw achieved in the last match.

Athletic Bilbao finished with a 1-1 draw against Valladolid last matchday. In the previous 4 rounds, they won 1 time, tied 2 and lost 1 time. They received 5 goals and added 7 in favor.

Real Sociedad beat Barcelona 1-0 on the previous date. In recent duels, they have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1, with 5 goals in the opponent’s goal and 3 in their own goal.

The host is in eighth place with 20 points (5 PG – 5 PE – 3 PP), while the visitor accumulates 18 points and is in tenth place in the championship (5 PG – 3 PE – 5 PP).

Jesús Gil Manzano was the referee chosen for the match at the Cathedral stadium.

Athletic Bilbao formation today

Ernesto Valverde chose a 4-5-1 lineup with Julen Agirrezabala in goal; Óscar de Marcos, Dani Vivian, Yeray Álvarez and Yuri Berchiche in defense; Iñigo Ruiz, Beñat Prados, Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams in the middle; and Álvaro Djaló up front.

Formation of Real Sociedad today

For his part, Imanol Alguacil presented a 4-4-2 tactical scheme with goalkeeper Alex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldía, Nayef Aguerd, Javi López on the defensive wall; Ander Barrenetxea, Martín Zubimendi, Luka Sucic and Sergio Gómez in the center of the field; and Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzábal as forwards.