Athletic Bilbao welcome Las Palmas to San Mamés on Wednesday evening, with both teams chasing very different objectives as the LaLiga season nears its climax.
The Basque giants sit 4th on the table with 57 points from 32 games, boasting a healthy +23 goal difference. They are in a strong position to secure a coveted Champions League spot, but with competition fierce just below them, there’s no room for complacency.
For Las Palmas, the stakes are more about survival than silverware. The islanders are clinging to safety, 17th in the table with 32 points and a worrying -14 goal difference. They hold a slim one-point cushion above the drop zone and cannot afford to slip further.
Interestingly, both sides come into this fixture with mirrored recent form — 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss from their last 5 league outings. While Bilbao enjoy home advantage and greater momentum, Las Palmas have shown flashes of resilience and won’t be easy to brush aside.
Looking at their recent head-to-head record, Bilbao have had the upper hand with 5 wins from their last 10 meetings, alongside 3 draws and 2 losses.
With a top-five finish within touching distance for Ernesto Valverde’s side, and Las Palmas fighting tooth and nail to avoid the drop, this midweek showdown promises high tension and even higher stakes.
