
Athletic Club
17 Apr, 2025
21:00

Rangers
Athletic Bilbao missed the opportunity to secure a win in Glasgow, despite playing with a man advantage for 75 minutes, ultimately settling for a 0-0 draw. However, if they can carry over some of their positive play into this second leg, they hold a clear advantage especially at home.
Bilbao are unbeaten in their last eight home matches across La Liga and the Europa League, including four wins from four in this European campaign. Their strong home form and vocal support at San Mamés give them a solid edge.
Rangers, on the other hand, struggled heavily in the first leg, particularly after Propper’s early red card in the 13th minute. They failed to register a single shot on target and now face the tough task of turning things around in Bilbao.
That said, their away form in the Europa League has been impressive three wins and just one loss (at Old Trafford). They’ve scored in all four away fixtures but have also conceded in three, suggesting there could be goals on both ends in this decisive match.
What we say
Athletic Bilbao to Win
Rangers may find the net in this match given their respectable performances in the competition so far. However, it’s hard to see them leaving Bilbao with a win. Athletic have been formidable at home, losing just once in 16 La Liga matches and that defeat came against Atletico Madrid, a side of a different caliber than Rangers.
Backed by their passionate supporters, Bilbao are expected to make the most of the chances they create and rise to the challenge. We believe the home side will do enough to secure a well-earned victory.
Home team lineup
Player Name | Player Position |
Agirrezabala | GK |
de Marcos | RB |
Vivian | CB |
Alvarez | CB |
Lekue | LB |
Jauregizar | DM |
Prados Diaz | DM |
N. Williams | RM |
Sancet | AM |
Berenguer | LM |
Guruzeta | CF |
Away team lineup
Player Name | Player Position |
Kelly | GK |
Tavernier | RWB |
Sterling | RCB |
Souttar | CB |
Balogun | LCB |
Yilmaz | LWB |
Raskin | CM |
Rice | CM |
Cerny | RW |
Hagi | LW |
Dessers | CF |
Head to head
04, 2025 | Athletic Club | Rangers | 2 - 0 |
04, 2025 | Rangers | Athletic Club | 0 - 0 |