Ath Bilbao vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

Semi-finalist of the Copa del Rey last season and a regular in the trophy, it is no surprise to see Bilbao back at this level of the competition. Especially since Athletic is clearly in the race for the Champions League by holding 5th place in La Liga with the same number of points as Atlético but one day more. What is very unfortunate is that the residents of the legendary San Mames conceded a narrow defeat against Valencia last weekend 1-0, thus putting an end to a good series of 14 matches without defeat in all competitions. Over the two previous rounds, the Basques gave up nothing to Eibar 0-3 nor to Alaves 2-0, two teams from the Basque Country.

Slapped in the final of the Spanish Super Cup by Real Madrid 4-1, FC Barcelona is convalescing following its loss of the Super Cup crown and wants to heal through the Copa del Rey because even in the league, it seems difficult for Xavi's men to reverse a very negative trend of seven points behind leader Girona. However, in the good news department, the Blaugrana brought back the 3 points of Benito Villamarin of Bétis 2-4 with a hat-trick from Ferran Torres. Furthermore, they inflicted the first defeat on the Andalusians in their stadium in the league this season.

Despite Ghana's elimination from the CAN, Inaki Williams (8 goals in the league) is not sure of being back in time to play this evening. It is uncertain, like the important Vesga, Garcian de Galarreta and Berenguer. De Marcos is certain to forfeit this evening while Yeray Alvarez "finally" made his return to the group last weekend (return from injury). Note the expected presence of executives Muniain, Villalibre without forgetting the prolific Nico Williams (3 goals, 5 assists in the league), Guruzeta (8 goals in La Liga) or even the playmaker Sancet (3 goals, 4 goals in the league). In terms of the transfer window, not in the plans, Nico Serrano was sent back on loan but this time to Racing Ferrol (D2) while Luis Bilbao also went on loan. In Barcelona, ​​the starting goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen (injured), who has announced that he will be able to return to service before Valentine's Day, i.e.

a possible round of 16 first leg of C1 in Naples, Marcos Alonso (operated on back), Inigo Martinez (rotation), Raphinha (often starting) and the heart of this Gavi formation (end of season). Boys like Christensen and Cancelo are back in the group. Author of a hat-trick and an assist against Real Bétis, Ferran Torres was clearly the man of the result, although Isco collected the trophy for best player of the match with a double. The former City player is getting closer to Lewandowski in the La Liga scorer rankings (8 goals against 7). Rookie Vitor Roque (ex-Athletico Paranaense) is struggling to find the net.