In 2021 Athletic won their trophy. The team became the owner of the Spanish Super Cup, after which it twice took part in the national cup finals. Bilbao has serious cup traditions. The Basques have won the King’s Cup 24 times, which is also expected in the new championship. In the Primera tournament, the lions have five victories and nine peaceful outcomes, which brought them 24 points and the ninth position in the standings. The team’s performance in attack looks very modest, with a fairly reliable line of defense. After a draw with Getafe (0:0), the Red-Whites lost to Sevilla (0:1) and on Sunday managed to snatch victory from the difficult Betis (3:2) at home. What is remarkable, in this duel the red-whites were losing after the 52nd minute, but managed to get another strong-willed victory. It is impossible not to note Williams’ double. Simon, Bershish, Vivian, Villaribe and Nolascoain, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to play today.
West Ham played a powerful Europa League group round with four wins and one draw in six rounds, which earned them 13 points and first place in the standings. It is impossible not to note the quality of the defense of the capital, who were allowed only three times. After 17 rounds of the current Premier League championship, the “iron” ones have eight successful matches and four draws, which brought them 28 points and the fifth position in the standings. After a draw with Burnley (0:0), the Londoners lost on the road to Arsenal (0:2). Cresswell, Fredericks, Ogbonna, Zuma and Johnson, who has a thigh injury, will not be able to enter the field today.
