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FRI 05.02.2016
Team News:
- Athletic Club: Ibai Gomez, Raul Garcia (injured) and De Marcos (suspended).
- Villarreal CF: Samu (injured).
Match Facts:
Athletic Club (6th, 34 pts):
- The Basque outfit scraped past Getafe CF in their last outing in what was an important step in their quest to secure European football for next season.
- Ernesto Valverde's side has not tasted defeat in seven home games.
- Inaki Williams is in hot form after scoring in each of his previous two appearances: against Getafe in the Liga BBVA and FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.
Villarreal CF (4th, 44 pts):
- The Yellow Submarine further cemented their grip on fourth place with a win over Granada CF last time out.
- Marcelino's side's form away from El Madrigal has picked up, with the team unbeaten in three matches on the road.
- The pairing of Roberto Soldado and Cedric Bakambu has been rather productive in LaLiga this season, with the Spaniard providing five assists for his teammate.
What's on in Bilbao this weekend?
The city is not holding back when it comes to carnival celebrations, with several activities going on for all ages in one of the unmissable events of the year. See the full schedule.
Getting to San Mames:
Address: Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi Kalea, 48013 Bilbao (Vizcaya).
Metro: Lines 1 and 2.
Buses: 26, 38, 56, 62, 80
Stadium location here
Time: 20:30
Stadium: San Mames
Referee: Melero Lopez, Mario
TV: Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #ATHvVIL
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