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San Mamés Showdown: Europe Spot on the Line!
17 May
Summary
- Athletic Club hosted Celta Vigo in a crucial Jornada 37 match.
- Both teams had lineup changes, with key players injured or returning.
- Celta aimed to secure sixth place for European qualification.
The final home match of the season for Athletic Club at San Mamés saw them face Celta Vigo in a high-stakes Jornada 37 encounter. Ernesto Valverde reshuffled Athletic's squad significantly, making seven alterations following their previous loss, with Yuri Berchiche returning to the starting lineup. Several key players, including Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet, were sidelined due to muscle injuries, and Daniel Vivian and Unai Egiluz also missed the game due to ankle and knee injuries, respectively.
Celta Vigo, managed by Claudio Giráldez, fielded a lineup that included Williot Swedberg and aimed to protect their sixth position in the league table, crucial for their European aspirations. The team had recovered Matías Vecino and Ilaix Moriba. Both sides had a considerable number of players on the verge of suspension, with seven for Athletic and four for Celta, adding to the match's intensity. The atmosphere at San Mamés was charged, with Iñaki Williams appealing for fan support despite recent results.
