Oya, make we yarn about the La Liga match wey go happen between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao for RCDE Stadium on Wednesday evening. Both teams get plenty things to fight for as the season dey reach final stages.
Espanyol dey 14th for table, just two points above relegation zone. Since 2026 start, dem no don win any match for La Liga—12 defeats and six draws from 18 games. The Catalan side drop from European contention and now dey look over their shoulder. Last match, dem lose 2-1 to Sevilla, and that be their fourth loss for last five games.
Home record no too sweet for Espanyol: only 22 points from 17 home matches. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao get 15 points from 17 away games. Earlier this season, Espanyol beat Athletic 2-1 for San Mames, their last win for La Liga. That one fit be good omen for the hosts.
For Athletic side, dem dey ninth, one point behind seventh-placed Getafe. The Lions still fit secure European football for 2026-27 season. Dem come from 1-0 home defeat to Valencia, but dem win their last away game, beating Alaves 4-2. Coach Ernesto Valverde go soon leave, and Edin Terzic don already confirm as replacement for summer.
Injury news: Espanyol go miss Javi Puado (knee), Cyril Ngonge (doubt), and suspended Fernando Calero and Tyrhys Dolan. Kike Garcia fit return for attack, and Pere Milla fit start. For Athletic, Nico Williams get muscular problem and fit miss World Cup with Spain. Benat Prados, Aymeric Laporte, and Oihan Sancet dey doubtful. Inaki Williams go replace Nico, and Alex Berenguer plus Unai Gomez fit start.
Prediction: Espanyol winless run hard to break, but Athletic strong away. Likely draw or Athletic win.
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