Athletic Club

17 Apr, 2025

21:00

Rangers

Summary
Lineups
H2H

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