Valencia CF v Athletic Club

Pepelu has recently been used as a centre-back, and says he will play wherever the coach puts him.

Stole Dimitrievski made a late save in the Elche match that preserved Valencia's win.

Valencia has not won a home match in several games and is seeking a first Mestalla win ahead of the Real Madrid match.

Umar Sadiq returned from a two-month injury layoff and scored the winning goal in Valencia's victory over Elche.

Real Sociedad's coach Matarazzo describes Athletic Club as a very solid, hard-working side that does not concede many goals.

Athletic Club's Nico Williams has an influential effect on the team's play when he is on the pitch, according to Real Sociedad's coach Matarazzo.

Ruiz de Galarreta is out with a muscle injury and will miss at least the matches against Prat and Real Sociedad.

Ruiz de Galarreta has muscle discomfort that he suffered against Getafe, and he will start a specific recovery plan and undergo imaging tests to determine its origin and extent.

Harvey Elliott joined Valencia on a one-year loan from Liverpool.

Juan Sánchez came on as a substitute for Valencia against Basel.

Rodrigo Gamón came on as a substitute for Valencia against Basel.

Valencia's starting line-up against Basel included Cañizares, Curro Torres, Ayala, Pellegrino, Fabio Aurelio, Albelda, Baraja, Aimar, Angulo, Vicent and Carew.

José Luis Gayà is the captain of Valencia CF.

José Luis Gayà is currently fit and playing.

Lubo Penev was diagnosed with testicular cancer in late 1993 and was absent from play for many months.

Dani Raba scored within two minutes of starting the match against the club of his formation.

Four Sevilla ultras were arrested for their alleged involvement in a public disorder incident near the Ciutat de València stadium.

Arnaut Danjuma has not scored any goals this season.

Hugo Duro has not scored any goals this season.

Javier Aguirre has reversed his decision to change the team's dugout at Mestalla.

Maroan joined Athletic Club in the winter transfer market of 2025 from Alavés for approximately 4 million euros.

Álex Padilla has been called up for international duty with Mexico.

Jesús Areso was not the starting right-back for Athletic Club against Alavés.

Hugo Rincón was not the starting right-back for Athletic Club against Alavés.

Yuri Berchiche was not the starting right-back for Athletic Club against Alavés.

Unai Simón played in goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup.

Nico Williams assisted the winning goal for Ferran Torres in the 2026 World Cup final.

Aymeric Laporte was a key cornerstone of Spain's defence in the 2026 World Cup, which conceded just one goal in eight matches.

Mikel Oyarzabal has scored 18 goals in his past 20 Spain appearances.

Martin Zubimendi made a positive impact from the bench in both the Euro 2024 and World Cup finals for Spain.

Athletic Club's budget for 2026/27 includes over 15 million euros in positive impact from transfers and loans.

Gorka Guruzeta received support from former player Raúl García, including access to his physiotherapist and accommodation, during his recovery period.