Athletic Club vs Valencia Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Athletic Club host Valencia at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao on 10 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 35. The home side start from 8th place on 44 points, while Valencia arrive 13th with 39 points, both sharing a -10 and -13 goal difference respectively.

Athletic Club availability

Athletic Club have one concern listed. B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. With no further absences or suspensions indicated, the core attacking unit, including leading scorer Gorka Guruzeta (9 league goals, 3 assists), is available to lead the line.

Valencia availability

Valencia face a heavier absentee list. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. T. Rendall/Thierry Correia (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Agirrezabala (Knee Injury) is doubtful. L. Beltrán (Knee Injury) is doubtful. No suspensions through yellow cards or red cards are reported in the data, so all other listed players are expected to be available.

Impact summary

Athletic Club, with 40 league goals, retain their main attacking threat in Guruzeta, so the offensive structure remains intact despite the single doubtful midfielder. Valencia, on 37 goals scored, are hit mainly in defensive areas, with multiple defenders sidelined and two more players doubtful, potentially weakening their ability to contain Athletic Club’s attack rather than directly reducing their own scoring options.