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Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao slipped into the bottom-half of the table after their fourth defeat in five games at Barcelona last weekend. Marcelo Bielsa will again have to consider carefully how much to rotate
after the second-leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Schalke
on Thursday with Ander Herrera and Fernando Llorente unlikely to be able
to play the full 90 minutes.
Ander in particular is carrying an injury which allows him to play for
only 45 minutes as he has played for only one half in each of his last
four games.
Javi Martínez will definitely miss out as he is suspended so Mikel San José should return in central defence.
probable lineups : Iraizoz, Aurtenetxe, Amorebieta, José, Iraola, Iturraspe, Pérez, Muniain, Marcos, Susaeta, Lloriente. (4-2-3-1).
Sevilla
Sevilla are now firmly back in the race for Europe after a third
consecutive victory over Mallorca on Monday moved them up to eighth and
to within a point of Osasuna in sixth.
Manu del Moral kept his fine recent form going as he scored the second goal to take his tally to five in three games.
Álvaro Negredo and Jesús Navas were also on the scoresheet as Michel's side won at home for only the second time this year. The manager will, though, be forced into at least one change as Piotr
Trochowski is suspended so Ivan Rakitic will deputise in midfield and
Fernando Navarro may also come in for Luna after completing his one-game
ban.
probable lineups : Palop, Coke, Escudé, Fazio, Navarro, Rakitic, Medel, Navas, Moral, Reyes, Negredo. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Athletic Bilbao have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches against Sevilla in all competitions.
Athletic Bilbao have failed to win their last 5 matches in La Liga.
Sevilla have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches in La Liga.
Sevilla have won their last 3 matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Apr 5, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - Schalke 04 2 | EL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | FC Barcelona 2 - Athletic Bilbao 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Schalke 04 2 - Athletic Bilbao 4 | EL |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Sporting de Gijon 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 2 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 2, 2012 | Sevilla 3 - Mallorca 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Granada 0 - Sevilla 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Racing 0 - Sevilla 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Sevilla 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Sporting de Gijon 1 - Sevilla 0 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 20, 2011 | Sevilla 1 - Athletic Bilbao 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 6, 2011 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - Sevilla 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 24, 2010 | Sevilla 4 - Athletic Bilbao 3 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 28, 2010 | Sevilla 0 - Athletic Bilbao 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 26, 2009 | Athletic Bilbao 0 - Sevilla 4 |
The Andalusian side have now scored nine in their last three games having previously taken 11 matches to score the same amount.
Despite the goalscoring form of Manu, it has been the return of Negredo that has been the catalyst to their change in fortunes and will be key again as Sevilla look to continue their late push for fourth place.
Athletic Bilbao 1 -2 Sevilla
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