Athletic Bilbao and Alaves Prepare for Basque Derby at San Mames

Athletic Bilbao and Alaves are set to face off in a thrilling Basque derby at the iconic San Mames stadium. The match, part of the seventh round of LaLiga EA Sports, is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at 16:15.

Athletic Bilbao enters the game with seven points and a game in hand, having missed their previous fixture due to weather conditions. Meanwhile, Alaves arrives with ten points, looking to bounce back after recent consecutive defeats against Racing de Santander and Valencia.

The visitors enjoyed a spectacular start to the season, even holding the top spot briefly, but have since seen their form dip. Athletic, under the guidance of Terzic, has shown resilience by picking up seven points from their last nine available.

This derby is expected to be a high-intensity affair as both sides fight for local pride and league positioning. Fans are eagerly awaiting the tactical battle between these two competitive Basque clubs.