Athletic Bilbao is preparing for an exciting clash against Sevilla this Saturday, January 22, 2026. The match, corresponding to Round 21 of La Liga EA Sports 2025/26, will take place at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. This encounter is crucial for both teams, who are looking to improve their position in the table.

The home team, Sevilla, arrives at this match occupying sixteenth position with 21 points. Under the management of Matías Almeyda, the Sevillistas drew 2-2 with Elche in their last La Liga 2025/26 fixture. They will look to leverage their home advantage to secure vital points and move away from the bottom of the table.

Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao, led by Ernesto Valverde, is in tenth position with 24 points. The Lions come into the game with high morale after a 2-3 victory against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26. The Bilbao team will aim to maintain their good form and climb positions in the La Liga standings.

The last meeting between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla ended with a 3-2 victory for the Rojiblancos. This recent history adds an extra layer of excitement to the clash, with both teams looking to impose their style of play in a direct duel.

Regarding the potential lineups, Sevilla could feature Odysseas Vlachodimos, José Ángel Carmona, Nemanja Gudelj, Juanlu Sánchez, Kike Salas, Oso, Lucien Agoumé, Joan Jordán, Djibril Sow, Isaac Romero, and Peque. For Athletic Bilbao, the presence of Unai Simón and Jesús Areso is anticipated, though the full lineup is yet to be confirmed.