Athletic Club is set to host Getafe at San Mamés this Sunday in a Matchday 10 fixture that carries significant weight for two teams struggling to find their footing in LaLiga EA Sports. Both clubs currently sit on nine points, a tally that leaves them dangerously close to the relegation zone and desperate for a result to shift their momentum.
Athletic Club enters the contest following a disappointing defeat against Levante. The Basque side has now gone four consecutive matches without a victory, a slump that has increased the pressure on the squad to perform in front of their home supporters at “La Catedral.” The search for a turnaround comes as the team grapples with several key absences. Aymeric Laporte is unavailable for selection due to a suspension, while forward Gorka Guruzeta remains sidelined with an injury. Oihan Sancet, though entering the final stages of his recovery process, is also expected to be among the absentees for the Sunday clash.
Getafe’s situation appears even more volatile. The club arrives at San Mamés following a draw against Rayo Vallecano and a humbling 5-2 defeat at the hands of Lugano in the Conference League. That European loss, which took place at the Coliseum, triggered a sharp public exchange of words between manager José Bordalás and club president Ángel Torres, signaling internal friction at a time when the team is searching for its first away points of the domestic season.
Bordalás will have to navigate this high-stakes fixture without several defensive and midfield options. Djené is suspended after receiving a red card during last week’s encounter with Rayo Vallecano. Additionally, Orel Mangala and Zaid Romero are ruled out due to ongoing injury concerns.
The match is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, October 25, at 14:00 hours. For Athletic Club, the priority is breaking a winless streak that has stalled their early-season progress. For Getafe, the goal is to stabilize both their on-field results and the internal climate of the club. With both teams level on points and looking over their shoulders at the bottom of the table, the result at San Mamés could have a lasting impact on their respective campaigns heading into the winter months.
