"Starting with the hosts, shattering a string of long-standing records last season, Athletic Bilbao have rightfully received plenty of plaudits from across the continent. Booking an iconic Champions League return and with their famous European adventure fast approaching, Ernesto Valverde's men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen heading into September's International break with an eye-catching 2-1 victory away at Real Betis, the former Barcelona boss has seen his squad come flying out of the traps."
"Getting proceedings underway with an action-packed 3-2 win against Sevilla on August 17th, Bilbao have won all of their first three La Liga appearances by an aggregate score of 6-3. Getting this weekend's fixtures underway as just one of two clubs who can boast a 100% start, Valverde's side will also be excited by their clinical performances in the final third. Likewise, continuing on from last season, Bilbao have suffered just a sole domestic defeat in the Basque Country since the middle of January."
Athletic Bilbao have started the La Liga season with three wins, outscoring opponents 6-3 and carrying momentum from last season’s record-breaking campaign and Champions League qualification. Ernesto Valverde’s squad recorded a 3-2 win over Sevilla and a 2-1 victory at Real Betis, and have suffered only one domestic defeat in the Basque Country since mid-January. Alaves have shown resilience with a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid and have lost only two of their last ten La Liga matches, but they remain underdogs. Alaves possess a poor record at San Mamés and will face a confident, clinically effective Bilbao attack.
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