Athletic Club vs Valencia Match Preview

Athletic Club host Valencia at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao on 10 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Athletic Club arrive eighth on 44 points with a goal difference of -10, while Valencia sit thirteenth on 39 points and a goal difference of -13.

Athletic Club availability

Athletic Club have one concern listed. B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. With only one player flagged, the attacking leader Gorka Guruzeta, who has 9 league goals and 3 assists, is available to spearhead the home side’s forward line.

Valencia availability

Valencia face a much heavier absentee list. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. T. Rendall (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Agirrezabala (Knee Injury) is doubtful. L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is doubtful. There are no suspensions reported, so all absences are injury-related.

Impact summary

Athletic Club, with 40 league goals, retain their primary attacking threat in Gorka Guruzeta, limiting the offensive damage from Prados Diaz being doubtful. Valencia, who have scored 37 goals, are hit mainly in defensive and supporting positions, which could disrupt their structure more than their pure attacking output in this matchup.