With two back-to-back goals, Athletic Bilbao defeats Rayo Vallecano

The local team scored twice and is currently leading by 2-1 at the Cathedral.

An intense and disputed match is expected between two teams that arrive with confidence after defeating their opponents in the previous round.

Athletic Bilbao defeated Elche 4-1 in their previous match. In the last 4 games, they won 2 matches, lost 1, and drew 1.

Rayo Vallecano comes from a 2-1 victory against Valencia. In the last games, they obtained 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw.

The home team is in sixth place with 10 points (3 W - 1 D - 1 L), while the visitor has 7 points and is in eleventh place on the table (2 W - 1 D - 2 L).

The referee selected for the match at the Cathedral was Antonio Mateu Lahoz.

Athletic Bilbao's probable formation today

The team led by Ernesto Valverde plays with a 4-5-1 formation with Unai Simón in goal; Óscar de Marcos, Yeray Álvarez, Íñigo Martínez, and Iñigo Lekue in defense; Dani García, Oihan Sancet, Nicholas Williams, Iker Muniain, and Álex Berenguer in midfield; and Iñaki Williams in the forward position.

Rayo Vallecano's probable formation today

On the other hand, Andoni Iraola's team stands on the field with a 4-5-1 strategy with Stole Dimitrievski in goal; Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena, and Fran García in defense; Óscar Valentín, Santi Comesaña, Isaac Palazón, Óscar Trejo, and Álvaro García in midfield; and Sergio Camello in the forward position.