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Basque Derby Promises High‑Scoring Showdown
Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will face each other in a LaLiga match at San Mamés, kicking off at 16:00 EST (20:00 GMT). Both sides have recently improved their form, suggesting a quality derby. Bilbao’s coach Edin Terzic’s team secured a 6‑1 win over Prat in the Copa del Rey and a 4‑0 victory against Getafe, ending a four‑game winless streak in the league. Real Sociedad have won their last four LaLiga matches, defeating Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna, Málaga and Levante. They also recorded a 6‑0 win over Lillestrom in the Europa League, with Mikel Oyarzabal providing three assists. Key statistics: Sociedad are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Bilbao; ten of their last 12 competitive matches have featured more than 2.5 goals; and they have scored 17 goals in their last five outings across all competitions while remaining unbeaten in six.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Basque Derby kick off?
The match kicks off at 16:00 EST (20:00 GMT).
What recent results have Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad achieved?
Athletic Bilbao won 6‑1 over Prat in the Copa del Rey and 4‑0 against Getafe, ending a four‑game winless streak. Real Sociedad won their last four LaLiga matches, defeating Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna, Málaga and Levante, and also beat Lillestrom 6‑0 in the Europa League.