As both teams are lacking form, this match has additional significance. Athletic Bilbao, with their good record at home and depth to their squad, enter this match as favourites to get back on track. At the same time, the team from Girona doesn’t help themselves with their bad defensive record and sit players because of suspensions. Expect Los Leones to get their mojo back, although a 0–0 wouldn’t surprise me. Three important points.
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Summary
On Tuesday night, Athletic Bilbao will return to San Mamés looking to stop the bleeding of three consecutive losses when they take on a struggling Girona in La Liga. Los Leones began the campaign well enough, with three wins from three, but have since hit a dry spell, during which they have not scored at all. Girona, in the meantime, find themselves at the bottom of the table with only one point from five games, which raises early questions as to whether this might be another relegation battle. Both teams desperately need to turn their fortunes around, and thus, this game could be crucial for both sides in terms of momentum.
Team News
Athletic Bilbao
Benat Prados and Unai Egiluz are both still out with injuries. Goalkeeper Alex Padilla will serve the last match of his three-match suspension. Yeray Álvarez continues to serve his 10-month doping ban. Dani Vivian will be suspended after receiving a red card in Valencia. Aymeric Laporte is expected to make his first start back with the club. The prolific Spanish winger Nico Williams will be doubtful to be fit after an abductor injury.
Girona
Juan Carlos, David López, Ricard Artero, and Thomas Lemar are all injured. Joel Roca is also unavailable due to Under-20 World Cup duty with Spain. Viktor Tsygankov is facing a late fitness test after a thigh problem. Axel Witsel and Vitor Reis will be suspended following their red cards in Levante.
Form Guide
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic began the season well with wins against Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano, and Real Betis. However, the advent of Nico Williams coincided with a downturn where the Athletic suffered three losses in a row and failed to score against Alaves (1-0), Arsenal (2-0 in the Champions League), and Valencia (2-0). Although they have struggled recently, their record at San Mamés against Girona is strong, winning four of five league games and scoring at least two goals in each of those wins.
Girona
After avoiding relegation last season, Girona have started slowly again this season, losing four of their first five games. They conceded 10 goals in their first three losses, but then managed 1-1 at Celta Vigo before collapsing into a 4-0 loss against Levante while also finishing with nine men. They have only one point and 15 goals conceded at this point in the season, which is concerning for Michel's side. On the other hand, they did pull off an unexpected win at San Mamés in February 2023 when they won 3-2.
Athletic Club vs Girona Match Preview
Athletic Bilbao will see this as a chance to get their scoring boots back on. Despite three losses on the trot, they have typically been strong at home and have a good record against Girona, especially at San Mamés. With Laporte fit again, they will be looking for a solid performance at the back, while Inaki Williams and Guruzeta will be expected to step up in attack with Nico Williams unavailable.
In contrast, Girona arrive under pressure after conceding 15 goals in five games. Some players are now ruled out of selection due to suspensions and injuries, which has made Michel's options even more limited, and now they go up against a Bilbao side who will be looking to bounce back. The Catalan defence will need to be flawless so as not to incur further damage, while they will also be hoping Asprilla and Gil can provide some quality in transition.
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Athletic Club vs Girona Predicted Lineups
Here are Sportsdunia's Athletic Club vs Girona predicted Lineups:
Athletic Club Predicted Lineup
Simón; Gorosabel, Paredes, Laporte, Berchiche; Vesga, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Oihan Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta
Girona Predicted Lineup
Gazzaniga; Martinez, Frances, Blind, Moreno; Martin, Solis, Ounahi; Asprilla, Gil, Vanat
Athletic Club vs Girona Kick-Off Time
Here are the kick-off timings for Athletic Club vs Girona:
Time Zone | Date | Kick-off Time |
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India | 23rd September 2025 | 10:30 pm |
UK | 23rd September 2025 | 5:00 pm |
USA | 23rd September 2025 | 1:00 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Athletic Bilbao vs Girona being played?
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When is Athletic Bilbao vs Girona being played?
The match takes place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at San Mamés, Bilbao.
What time does the match kick off?
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What time does the match kick off?
Kick-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM local time in Spain.
How have Athletic Bilbao performed recently?
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How have Athletic Bilbao performed recently?
They started with three wins but have since lost three straight matches without scoring.
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