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2024/25 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 8
Athletic Bilbao v Sevilla FC
San Mames
Bilbao, Spain
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Kick-off is at 14h15
Athletic Bilbao will be targeting a fourth successive La Liga win when they host Sevilla FC at the San Mames on 29 September.
Current Form
The Lions secured a 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo at home on 22 September and they are enjoying a three-match unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight.
Bilbao have won two of their last three home matches in the league and the other game ended in a defeat at the San Mames.
Meanwhile, Sevilla emerged as 2-1 winners over Real Valladolid at home on 24 September and it was their second win in their last three matches in La Liga.
Sevillistas are winless in their last six away matches in the competition, having registered three defeats and three draws as the visitors.
Team News
Oihan Sancet, Yeray and Unai Simón are all on Bilbao's injury list, but the Lions have no suspension issues coming into this match.
On the other hand, Saúl, Djiibril Sow, Isaac Romero and Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga are all on Sevilla's injury list, while Marcão is suspended.
Quotes
“It was a hard-fought match, we knew how difficult it would be," Sevilla manager García Pimienta said after his side's win over Valladolid.
"We had a big advantage with the fans, they have been wonderful at all times encouraging the team, even when things weren't going well.
"We did a lot of things well, we had a lot of shots on goal. They have quality players and they caused us problems. We deserved to get the three points”.
Head-to-Head
Bilbao beat Sevilla 2-0 in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at San Mames on 19 May.
Therefore, the Lions are undefeated in their last two league matches against Sevillistas, having recorded two successive victories.
La Liga matchday 8 fixtures
Friday, 27 September
19:00 - Real Valladolid v Real Mallorca
Saturday, 28 September
12:00 - Getafe CF v Deportivo Alaves
14:15 - Rayo Vallecano v CD Leganes
16:30 - Real Sociedad v Valencia CF
19:00 - CA Osasuna v FC Barcelona
Sunday, 29 September
12:00 - Celta Vigo v Girona FC
14:15 - Athletic Bilbao v Sevilla FC
16:30 - Real Betis v RCD Espanyol
19:00 - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid
Monday, 30 September
19:00 - Villarreal CF v Las Palmas
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