Athletic Club – Espanyol

Athletic Club host Espanyol in a tightly contested LaLiga clash, with both sides sitting on seven points after five games. The Basque side sit ninth, having scored seven and conceded six, while the Catalans sit a spot higher in eighth, boasting eight goals but only five against. With each team boasting two wins and a draw alongside two defeats, the encounter could prove pivotal in the race for a top‑half finish. Their head‑to‑head record this season offers no clear edge, promising an evenly balanced showdown at San Mamés.