April 22, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Campos de Sport de El Sardinero — Santander
Referee: Pedro Jesús Pérez Montero
Team News
Santander
Racing score an unlikely last minute equaliser to claim a point at
Villarreal last weekend, but that still wasn't really enough to help
their survival chances as they remain 10 points from safety.
Lautaro Acosta was the man who got that goal and he should be rewarded with his first start since February.
Pape Diop has a hamstring strain so Edu Bedia could start alongside
Gonzalo Costa in midfield and Mario Fernandez should continue to
deputise for the injured Toño Ramírez in goal.
Probable lineups : Fernández, Cisma, Torrejón, Bernardo, Francis, Colsa, Bedia, Adrián, Acosta, Munitis, Stuani. (4-2-3-1).
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao are another side locked on 45 points in the battle for a
European place, but seven points from nine has reawakened their push
for a Champions League place.
Marcelo Bielsa's men however haven't been at their best after European
games in recent weeks and that could be a key factor after their
exertions against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night.
The Argentine coach though isn't a fan of the rotation policy and so
will name his strongest possible line-up for the trip to Cantabria.
Probable lineups : Iraizoz, Iraola, Martinez, Amorebieta, Aurtenetxe, Ander, Iturraspe, Marcos, Susaeta, Llorente, Muniain. (4-3-3).
Match facts
Santander have failed to win their last 15 matches in La Liga.
Santander have failed to score in their last 4 home matches in La Liga.
Athletic Bilbao have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 8 away matches in La Liga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Athletic Bilbao's last 8 away games in La Liga.
Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in their last 9 matches against Santander in all competitions.
Athletic Bilbao have failed to win their last 6 away matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Apr 15, 2012 | Villarreal 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Racing 0 - Mallorca 3 | LIGA |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Malaga 3 - Racing 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Racing 0 - Granada 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Betis 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 19, 2012 | Sporting Lisbon 2 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | EL |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Mallorca 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Granada 2 - Athletic Bilbao 2 | LIGA |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Sevilla 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 5, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - Schalke 04 2 | EL |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 11, 2011 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Racing 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | May 21, 2011 | Racing 1 - Athletic Bilbao 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 15, 2011 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - Racing 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 29, 2010 | Athletic Bilbao 4 - Racing 3 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 8, 2009 | Racing 0 - Athletic Bilbao 2 |
Racing were slightly unfortunate in their last home game as despite
going down 3-0 to Mallorca, they hit the woodwork three times and if
they show the same level of commitment in this one they could cause
Athletic problems.
Yet, Alvaro Cervera is still looking for his first win in charge of
Santander after eight attempts and with Fernando Llorente in top form he
could again be the key for the Basques.
If Athletic are to have any chance of saying goodbye to San Mamés with
Champions League football next season this is a must win and despite the
fatigue they should have enough to win.
Santander 1 - 2 Athletic Bilbao
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