Athletic Bilbao manager Edin Terzic and his Elche counterpart Sebastián Anselmi have confirmed their starting lineups for today's match at San Mamés. Athletic aim to continue their recovery after a patchy start, while the visitors arrive with just one point so far.
Terzic's lineup
Unai Simón will start in goal for the Basque side. The defensive line consists of Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, Yeray Álvarez and Aitor Areso. The main change sees Yeray come into the heart of defence, replacing Aitor Paredes. In midfield, Oihan Sancet and Dani García will partner Ander Gere. The attack will be led by Nico Williams, Gorka Navarro and Iñaki Williams, maintaining the offensive unit that has shown promise.
Anselmi's visiting eleven
Elche, meanwhile, will start with Edgar Badía in goal. The defence is formed by Carlos Morente, John Buba, Pedro Chust and Sergio Revivo. In midfield, Anselmi has chosen Fidel Chaves, Gonzalo Villar, Raúl Guti and Tete Morente. The forward line will feature Argentine Franco Buonanotte and striker Fer Niño. On the Elche bench await players such as Lomonaco, Thomas Lemar and the youngster Osorio.
The match represents a significant challenge for Athletic, who want to cement their improvement at home against a direct rival in the lower part of the standings. A win would allow the lions to add valuable points in the fight for European positions. The team's next fixture is an away trip, a duel already listed on our fixtures page.
