Valencia and Athletic Club are set to strengthen their respective league ambitions today at Mestalla. The home team, experiencing a revival under coach Corberán, seeks a victory to enhance their prospects for continental qualification. Meanwhile, the visitors have already secured their spot in next season’s Champions League and aim to solidify their fourth place position.
The Valencia lineup features three changes from their last match against Alavés, starting with Mamardashvili in goal, and a defensive back four of Mosquera, Diakhaby, Tarrega, and Gayà. In midfield, Barrenechea and Javi Guerra will team up, supported by attackers Rioja, Almeida, Diego López, and Sadiq. The remainder of the squad includes Domenech, Dimitrievski, Hugo Guillamón, Tenés, Hugo Duro, Rafa Mir, Iván Jaime, Pepelu, Aarons, Jesús Vázquez, Fran Pérez, and Yarek.
Athletic Club, making six changes from their previous encounter against Getafe, will line up with Unai Simón as goalkeeper, and a defense comprising Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, and Yuri. The midfielders Galarreta and Prados will feed the attack led by Berenguer, Sancet, Adama, and Guruzeta. On the bench, they have Agirrezabala, Gorosabel, Vesga, Iñaki Williams, Djaló, Nuñez, De Marcos, Unai Gómez, Maroan, Jauregizar, Canales, and Rego, while young talent Varela has been omitted from the squad.
The match at Mestalla is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 under the officiating of Muñiz Ruiz from the Galician committee, with Quintero González overseeing VAR duties.
This matchup presents a pivotal moment for Valencia to capitalize on their recent momentum while Athletic looks to further establish their place among the elite. As both teams embark on this clash, fans can anticipate an exciting display of skill and determination.