Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Match Preview
Athletic and Sevilla share the sixth position with 38 points and will lock horns with each other this Sunday at San Mames' Cathedral. The hosts need a victory to overcome the last four consecutive defeats, while the hosts look forward to continue its winning streak and go undefeated for a fourth consecutive week.
Carlos Gurpegui, David lopez and Iker Muniain return to Rojiblancos' starting eleven, boosting Joaquin Caparros' attack to its maximum. "A victory is vital, I would say it's our first final" said Gurpegui, aware of the busy schedule Athletic has in the next weeks, facing Getafe, Villarreal and Real Madrid.
Sevilla's coach Gregorio Manzano misses Didier Zokora, Sergio Sanchez and Luca Cigarini.due to injuries. It's uncertain whether Javi Varas or Cesar will be guarding Palanganas' goal in San Mames.
Another six-pointer in the first game of the final third of the Spanish Primera Division, who will claim it?