Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid. Predicted line-ups and latest news

Football news 28 feb 2024, 08:54
Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid. Predicted line-ups and latest news twitter.com/AthleticClub

Tomorrow, on the 29th of February, Athletic Bilbao will contend against Atletico in the return leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Dailysports has compiled the latest match updates and tentative line-ups for your consideration.

The squad led by Ernesto Valverde is virtually devoid of any significant personnel losses. The central midfielder Ander Herrera remains absent due to a foot injury.

In addition, minor injuries will keep Yuri Berchiche and Yeray Alvarez from participating for Athletic.

As for Atletico, the Madrid-based club is still without the services of Antoine Griezmann, Jose Gimenez, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thomas Lemar.

It is anticipated that, similar to the initial encounter, Ernesto Valverde will implement a goalkeeper rotation, with Julen Agirresabala replacing Unai Simon.

Atletico will field their strongest lineup, though Alvaro Morata is likely to initiate the game from the substitutes' bench.

Possible Athletic Bilbao line-up

  • Agirrezabala – de Marcos, Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Albéniz – de Galarreta, Prados – Berenguer, Sancet, Nico Williams – Guruzeta

Projected Atletico line-up

  • Oblak – Savic, Paulista, Mandava – Molina, Koke, Barrios, De Paul, Llorente – Depay, Correa

A reminder, the first leg in Madrid concluded with Athletic securing a 1-0 victory.

The winner will play against Mallorca in the final.

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