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ATHLETIC BILBAO

Coach: Joaquin Caparros (fourth season)

Last Result: 2-0 win at Atletico Madrid, January 30

Record: 11-8-2

Streak: Won 3

Next Match: at home to Sporting Gijon, February 05

Athletic Bilbao has won its last three Primera Division games and is now all alone in sixth spot, just six points behind fourth-placed Valencia. Last weekend’s 2-0 win at Atletico Madrid was impressive, but Athletic now faces a totally different challenge on Saturday. A rejuvenated Sporting Gijon visits San Mames, with the game likely to be an intense derby affair between the two northern outfits. Ustaritz Aldekoaotalora is fit again, but Fernando Amorebieta remains sidelined, along with Ibai Gomez and Jon Aurtenetxe. Borja Ekiza is doubtful. “We’ve been able to win our last three games, but Sporting is a rival that knows us well and the club is in its best moment of its season,” midfielder Carlos Gurpegi said. Athletic has signed Zaragoza midfielder Ander Herrera, but the player will remain at the Aragonese outfit until the end of the campaign.

Labels: Athletic, Bilbao, Report