Athletic Club vs Valencia Match Preview: Key Absences and Impact

Athletic Club host Valencia at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao on 10 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Athletic Club enter the round 8th on 44 points, with a goal difference of -10. Valencia arrive 13th on 39 points, goal difference -13, looking to secure safety in the closing weeks.

Athletic Club availability

Athletic Club have one concern: B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. With no other listed absences and no suspensions, the core attacking unit remains intact. Leading scorer Gorka Guruzeta, who has 9 league goals and 3 assists from 31 appearances, is available and expected to spearhead the home attack.

Valencia availability

Valencia face a heavier absentee list. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. T. Rendall/Thierry Correia (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. In addition, J. Agirrezabala (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while L. Beltrán (Knee Injury) is doubtful. There are no suspensions indicated, but the defensive line is notably depleted.

Impact summary

Athletic Club preserve their main attacking threat in Gorka Guruzeta, maintaining a strong goal output at home (21 goals in 17 league matches). Valencia’s issues are concentrated in defense, where multiple absentees could undermine their ability to contain an Athletic side that has already scored 40 league goals.