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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 17
Athletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid
San Mames Barria
Bilbao, Spain
Saturday, 16 December 2023
Kick-off is at 17h15
Athletic Bilbao will take on Atletico Madrid in a
Spanish La Liga match at the San Mames Barria on 16 December.
Current Form
The Lions claimed a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano away on 2 December and they are now undefeated in their last five matches in the Spanish top-flight.
Bilbao are also undefeated in their last seven home matches in the league having registered five wins and two draws at the San Mames Barria.
Meanwhile, Atletico secured a 2-1 win over UD Almeria at home on 10 December and it was their second win in their last three games in La Liga.
The Mattress Makers are winless in their last two away matches in this competition having recorded two consecutive defeats on the road.
Team News
Bilbao have no suspension concerns coming into this game, but Mikel Vesga, Dani García and Yeray are on the club's injury list.
While Atletico will be without Pablo Barrios and Thomas Lemar who are both out injured and the club has no suspension concerns.
Quotes
"The team is well balanced. We're happy with how things are going. We're confident, but every game is a test of our form," Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde said.
"We have to show that we're still in good form. Every game is important because there are always three points at stake and you can move up the table.
"We all want to get points, to maintain our good form, but we'll be up against a team that is desperate for points. That makes them dangerous."
Head-to-Head
Atletico secured a 1-0 win over Bilbao in their last meeting in La Liga in a match played at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 19 February 2023.
The Mattress Makers are undefeated in their last two league matches against the Lions having won both games in a row.
La Liga matchday 17 fixtures
Friday, 15 December
22:00 - CA Osasuna v Rayo Vallecano
Saturday 16 December
15:00 - Celta Vigo v Granada CF
17:15 - Athletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid
19:30 - Sevilla FC v Getafe CF
22:00 - Valencia CF v FC Barcelona
Sunday, 17 December
15:00 - UD Almeria v Real Mallorca
17:15 - Real Sociedad v Real Betis
19:30 - Las Palmas v Cadiz CF
22:00 - Real Madrid v Villarreal CF
Monday, 18 December
22:00 - Girona FC v Deportivo Alaves
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