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2024/25 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 14
Athletic Bilbao v Real Sociedad
San Mames
Bilbao, Spain
Sunday, 24 November 2024
Kick-off is at 22h00
Athletic Bilbao will renew their rivalry with Real Sociedad in La Liga's Basque Derby at the San Mames on 24 November.
Current Form
The Lions drew 1-1 with Real Valladolid away on 10 November and they are enjoying a four-match unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight.
Bilbao are also undefeated in their last four home matches in the league having registered two draws and two victories at the San Mames.
Meanwhile, Sociedad emerged as 1-0 winners over FC Barcelona at home on 10 November and they are undefeated in their last two matches in
La Liga.
The White and Blues are also unbeaten in their last three away matches in the competition having registered two victories and one draw as the visitors.
Team News
Oihan Sancet, Álex Berenguer, Inaki Williams and Unai Simón are all on Bilbao's injury list, but the Lions have no suspension issues coming into the derby.
On the other hand, Beñat Turrientes, Pablo Marín and Hamari Traoré are all on Soecidad's injury list, but there are no suspension concerns.
Quotes
"It's true we've had a complicated week, with two consecutive trips, but we've changed players and we tried to take control of the game," Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde said after his side's draw with Valladolid.
"Valladolid defended well and it was difficult for us. We want to be competitive always and we're not content tonight. We would have liked to have taken all three points, but I can't say the result wasn't fair.
"We're juggling LaLiga and Europa League, and we're well placed in both. This is what it's all about because the results in one help the other. Let's see if we can keep this up."
Head-to-Head
Bilbao beat Sociedad 2-1 in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at San Mames on 13 January.
It was the Lions' second win in their last three league matches against the White and Blues who won the other game.
La Liga matchday 14 fixtures
Friday, 22 November
22:00 - Getafe CF v Real Valladolid
Saturday, 23 November
15:00 - Valencia CF v Real Betis
17:15 - Atletico Madrid v Deportivo Alaves
19:30 - Las Palmas v Real Mallorca
19:30 - Girona FC v RCD Espanyol
22:00 - Celta Vigo v FC Barcelona
Sunday, 24 November
15:00 - CA Osasuna v Villarreal CF
17:15 - Sevilla FC v Rayo Vallecano
19:30 - CD Leganes v Real Madrid
22:00 - Athletic Bilbao v Real Sociedad
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