Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal Match Preview
This could be Athletic's last chance to fight for the European qualification, as Juan Carlos Garrido's Submarines visit San Mames' Cathedral on Sunday's night. Villarreal needs the three points to join Valencia at the third position with 54 points.
Things have not been running smoothly for Villarreal, having celebrated only one victory in the last seven matches. Garrido will have to do without Brazilian striker Nilmar, while Joan Capdevilla is likely to return to the starting squad.
Joaquin Caparros has not yet found the perfect partner for Fernando Llorente in the attack, as Gaizka Toquero is ruled out due to injuries. Pablo Orbaiz and David Lopez are sidelined too, forcing Lion's coach to rely on Ivan Gurpegi and Carlos De Marco to harmonize the midfield.
Two Spanish powerhouses meet each other at the Cathedral in the first of two major Liga fights, who'll claim the three points?