Athletic Bilbao faces Sevilla in a league match with Rubén Vargas close to leaving the team. According to Superdeporte, coach Luis García Plaza has left the Swiss forward out of the team for the match in Bilbao because a transfer is almost complete. Coach Luis García Plaza was clear about the decision, noting that the league is ongoing and Vargas is close to leaving. He said the risk of an injury on the trip could jeopardize the player, the transfer, and any replacement. The transfer of Rubén Vargas is considered important for Sevilla to raise cash and create room under their salary cap in the final stretch of the summer window. Greek side Olympiacos is leading the race to sign the Swiss international. Sevilla faces Athletic Bilbao in Bilbao within hours, with Vargas not traveling. The match will be key for both teams, as they seek to add points in the league.com/standings) pages.