Previews
SÁB 20.02.2016
Team News:
- Athletic Club: Ibai Gomez and Raul Garcia (injured); Xabier Etxeita (suspended).
- Real Sociedad: Carlos Martinez, Imanol Agirretxe and Sergio Canales (all injured).
Match Facts:
Athletic Club (8th, 35 pts):
- Athletic were in Europa League action on Thursday, sealing a 1-0 triumph at Olympique Marseille in the first leg of their last-32 clash thanks to a superb effort from Aritz Aduriz.
- In contrast, in the Liga BBVA, Ernesto Valverde's men haven't managed to win in their last two . After their goalless stalemate against Villarreal CF, the Basques were on the receiving end of a 4-2 scoreline against Real Madrid.
Real Sociedad (10th, 30 pts):
- La Real are currently enjoying one of their best streaks of the seasons. The San Sebastian outfit have emerged victorious in their last three encounters, against Real Betis (2-1), away to RCD Espanyol (5-0) and at home to Granada CF (3-0).
- The young Mikel Oyarzabal is one to keep your eye on. The 18-year-old comes into this one on the back of notching a brace against Granada.
What to do in Bilbao this weekend?
The Sunday Market reopens its doors with an event dedicated to male and female beauty and the sports world. Numerous national and international experts will exhibit their goods at the urban market which will be housed on the first floor of the 'Edificio Yimby'(C/ Ercilla, 24). Entry to the event is free.
Getting to San Mames
Address: Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi Kalea, 48013 Bilbao (Vizcaya).
Metro: Lines 1 and 2.
Bus: 26, 38, 56, 62, 80
Stadium location here.
Time: 18:15 CET
Stadium: San Mames
Referee: Sanchez Martinez, Jose Maria
TV: Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #ATHvRSO
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