La Liga returns with a crucial clash between Getafe and Athletic Bilbao
Getafe vs. Athletic Bilbao: A battle for more than just points
Prediction and analysis for the upcoming match
The 2023-24 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this week. On Tuesday, May 2, Getafe will host Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao side in an important clash at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
Getafe and Athletic Bilbao have a history of closely contested matches, with six draws in their last seven meetings. Both sides will be looking to claim all three points in this encounter, as they both have important goals to achieve in the remaining games of the season.
Getafe are currently 10th in the La Liga standings, with 42 points from 33 matches. They are six points behind seventh-placed Villarreal, who occupy the final European qualification spot. A win against Athletic Bilbao would boost Getafe's hopes of finishing in the top seven and securing a place in next season's Europa Conference League.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are ninth in the table, with 41 points from 33 matches. They are just one point behind Getafe and have a game in hand. A victory at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez would move Athletic Bilbao above their opponents and strengthen their chances of securing a top-half finish.
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