Athletic has been playing in the Primera since its inception and has never left the tournament. During this time, Bilbao won the championship eight times, but this season will bring nothing for him. Hosts have the title of cup team, they got it after they won the Cup of the country 24 times. After 33 rounds, the red-white asset had 12 wins and draws, with one of the most reliable defense lines, which conceded 28 goals. The Lions have 48 points, which is only two less than the Real Sociedad from the Europa League group. After a long quarantine, the Basques issued an excellent series in which they drew twice and won three victories over Betis (1: 0), Mallorca (3: 1) and Valencia (2: 0). The main sniper of the team today is Garcia, on whose account are 13 goals scored. Only one player will not be able to take part in today’s game. Benat, who injured his hip, will not enter the field.
The team from Croydon for 32 rounds of the current season of the English Premier League managed to fit into a dense group of middle peasants. The Crystal Palace has 11 victories and nine world victories, which brought it 42 points and 12-th place. The distance to the Eurocup zone is ten points away, so fans will not have to be nervous until the end of the season. Guests have one of the weakest lines of attack, which scored 28 goals, which is less than a goal for a duel. The main sniper of the team is Ayyu (nine goals). The Eagles marked the end of quarantine with an away victory over Bournemouth (2: 0) and in the last two matches they lost to Liverpool (0: 4) and Burnley (0: 1), which few would have predicted . The weakest link this season is the attack, which will require strengthening – 28 goals scored, and the defense played at about the middle level of the championship. In today’s game, Kelly, Tomkins and Schlupp will not be able to take part. The exit to the Benteke field is in doubt.
