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 round 35. Athletic Club arrive sitting 8th on 44 points, with a goal difference of -10, while Valencia are 13th on 39 points and a goal difference of -13.

Athletic Club availability

Athletic Club have one fitness concern. B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. No suspensions are reported, so the rest of the squad is expected to be available. Crucially, leading scorer Gorka Guruzeta, who has 9 league goals and 3 assists from 31 appearances, is available to spearhead the attack.

Valencia availability

Valencia face a longer 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. There are no listed suspensions, but the defensive unit is notably depleted.

Impact summary

Athletic Club’s attacking output remains largely intact with Guruzeta available to add to the team’s 40 league goals. Valencia, who have scored 37 times, suffer more on the structural side, with multiple defenders and one attacker unavailable or doubtful, potentially disrupting their balance at both ends of the pitch.