Basque Pride vs Survival Fight: Athletic Bilbao Host Sevilla in La Liga Opener
Spanish La Liga - Athletic Bilbao VS Sevilla
Match Time:18-08-2025 01:30 Monday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Athletic Bilbao begin their 2025–26 La Liga season at home against Sevilla, aiming to build on last season’s fourth-place finish. Sevilla, by contrast, are looking to rebound after narrowly avoiding relegation with a 17th-place finish.
Team Analysis:
Athletic Bilbao enter the new season after finishing fourth in La Liga with 70 points, earning a spot in the Champions League for the first time since 2014–15. Despite limited transfer activity due to their Basque-only policy, they retained key player Nico Williams and added two new signings. However, their poor pre-season form raises concerns.
Sevilla narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 17th. Under new manager Matias Almeyda, the team made a few additions and had a more encouraging pre-season, losing just once in seven matches. They aim for a major turnaround in the upcoming campaign.
Player Situation:
Athletic Bilbao are set to debut Areso at right-back, with Nico and Inaki Williams leading the attack. They’ll be without suspended Yeray Alvarez and four injured players. Sevilla face uncertainty with six players needing late fitness tests but are expected to start debutant Suazo and last season’s top scorer Lukebakio.
Result Prediction:
Sevilla need to improve this season but face a tough challenge against a strong Athletic Bilbao, who are expected to come out on top in the opener.
Predicted Result: Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Sevilla.
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