Our prediction for this Copa del Rey match:
Eibar
Match Time & Date:
07/01/2024
19:00
Prediction: 0-2
Athletic Bilbao
Estadio Municipal de Ipurua will be the centre of attention when Eibar and Athletic Bilbao face each other in the Basque derby. Los Armeros failed to win the previous four league matches and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in Sunday’s Copa del Rey game. Cristian Gutierrez is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Sporting Gijon, while Roberto Correa remains in the recovery room.
The Lions, on the other hand, have been in a fine form of late and that is the main reason why we are going to bet on the La Liga outfit. Keep in mind, though, that influential attacker Inaki Williams is on international duty with Ghan. Both Oscar de Marcos and Yeray Alvarez are sidelined with injuries. In their last meeting at the venue Athletic Club defeated Eibar 2-1.
Highlighted Player (Iker Muniain):
Iker Muniain was once considered one of the most talented players in Spain, but he obviously failed to reach his full potential. Munian is an attacking midfielder, who is capable of playing as a forward as well and he began his youth career at Chantrea. In 2005 he made probably the best decision of his career as he joined Athletic Bilbao youth academy.
He made his debut for Athletic Bilbao on 30 July, 2009 in a 1-0 loss to Young Boys in the Europa League. Iker Munian impressed in the 2011/2012 La Liga campaign with the Lions, scoring nine goals in all competitions, but he failed to make a bigger progress. The Athletic Bilbao product has been struggling with injuries and it has to be noted that the injury he suffered against Sevilla on 4 April, 2015 could have ruined his career.
However, he returned to action on 20 December, but he was playing below expectations in the second half of the season. Iker Munian made his Spain debut on 29 February, 2012 in a friendly against Venezuela. La Roja won the match 5-0 and Munian came as a substitute in the 74th minute of the match.
Highlighted Team (Eibar):
SD Eibar is a Spanish football club from the city Eibar and is currently playing in the Spanish Primera Division. The club was founded in 1940 as Eibar Futbol Club after a fusion between Deportivo Gallo and Union Deportivo Eibaressa.
In the history of the club Eibar was always active in the lower divisions of Spain before promoting to the Primera Division in 2013/2014. Eibar host it’s home games in the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua in Eibar which holds the capacity of 5300. Eibar is currently one of the smallest teams in the Primera Division.
The club colors of Eibar are blue and red. Eibar is also known as the Armaginak or the Armeros which literally means the Gunners. Eibar’s performance in the Primera Division so far is impressive. Eibar is known for playing attractive offensive football. Former Eibar players with an impressive career are: David Silva, Xabi Alonso, Manuel Almunia and Ricardo Varela.
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