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SAT 23.01.2016
Team News:
- Athletic Club: Iraizoz (suspended); Raul Garcia and Ibai Gómez (injured).
- SD Eibar: Arruabarrena, Escalante, Gayoso, Jaime y Luna (injured).
Match Facts:
Athletic Club (9th, 28 points):
-The Basque side want to forget the last two games against FC Barcelona. Firstly, the Liga BBVA match, in which Athletic was defeated 6-0 at the Camp Nou and, secondly, the Copa del Rey tie, which ended with 1-2 for the team of Luis Enrique.
-Athletic's target is to return to the path of victories in Liga BBVA. The Basque derby is a perfect opportunity to put aside the 6-0 against Barcelona and the 2-0 at the Sanchez Pizjuan against Sevilla.
-San Mamés is a fortress for Valverde's men. Their home record is five wins, two draws and two defeats.
Williams renews contract with Athletic Club which had been due to expire in 2021 with 50M. euro buy-out clause. pic.twitter.com/I5Bcew6IeV
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) January 21, 2016
SD Eibar (6th, 33 pts)
-2016 is being the year of Eibar. Three matches have been played and all three have ended with victory for the Gipuzkoan team: 0-4 against Betis, 2-1 to Espanyol and 5-1 against Granada.
-Borja Bastón is still dazzling in the Armero team with his goals. The Madrid striker scored again in the last matchday against Granada, netting a brace. In total, has scored 12 goals in 19 games.
-In the match of the first half of the season, Eibar defeated their neighbor 2-0 thanks to goals from Saul Berjón and Adrian.
What's on in Bilbao this weekend?
Do not leave town without visiting the "Casco Viejo" (Old Town), better known as the "Siete Calles" (Seven Streets). Located next to the Nervion estuary, it is a site of narrow stone streets, big bridges and churches and a spectacular Gothic cathedral, the Cathedral of Santiago.
This area is known for being one of the commercial parts of the city, some of the oldest shops are located in this part of Bilbao. They are also some of the most typical bars of Bilbao where you can have some delicious 'pintxos'.
Getting to San Mamés Stadium
Address: Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi Kalea, s / n, 48013 Bilbao (Vizcaya).
Metro: San Mamés Station (lines 1 and 2)
Bus: Lines 26, 38, 56, 62 and 80.
Stadium location here
Time: 12:00
Stadium: San Mamés
Referee: Gil Manzano, Jesus
TV: Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #ATHvEIB
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