This season, Burnley qualified only in the English League Cup, where the team managed to give out several meaningful matches, which led the team to the 1/8 finals, but failed to break through further. In the FA Cup the tournament path turned out to be even shorter. In the first stage, the Clarets lost to the modest Huddersfield (1:2) from the second most powerful league in the country. In the Premier League championship, the team’s situation is quite critical. For 31 rounds, the “burgundy” chalked up four victories and 13 peaceful outcomes, which corresponded to 25 points and 18th position in the standings. The weakest link of the team is the line of attack, which differed 26 times. After the victory on April 6 over Everton (3:2), today’s hosts failed and parted ways with West Ham (1:1). Such results led to the resignation of the head coach, whose duties today will be Mike Jackson. Gudmundsson, Mee, Westwood and Peters, who has a knee injury, will not be able to play today.
This year Athletic failed to retain the Spanish Super Cup title, which they lost to Real Madrid in the final. In the Copa del Rey, the Lions finished their trophy a step away from the final, where they underestimated Valencia and were left out of this prestigious draw. In the Premier League, Bilbao has 11 wins and 12 peaceful outcomes after 32 rounds, which brought 45 points and eighth place in the standings. After defeating Elche (2:1), today’s guests tied with Villarreal (1:1) and lost to Celta (0:2). Martinez and Lecue Martinez, who has a hip injury, will not be able to play today.
