Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Athletic Bilbao
Match Time & Date:
17/04/2025
21:00
Prediction: 2-0
Rangers
A spot in the Europa League semis will be at stake when Athletic Club and Rangers take on each other at Stadio San Mames on Thursday evening. The Lions failed to turn their dominance into victory against a ten-man Rangers (0-0) at Ibrox, but they are seen as hot favourites to win the return leg. The Williams brothers should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as substitutes in a 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, while Yuri Berchiche remains in the recovery room.
The Gers, on the other hand, defended well in the first leg and they are likely to adopt yet another defence-minded approach in the decider. Both Mohammed Diomande and John Souttar are back from suspension, but important defender Robin Propper serves a one-game ban in Thursday’s clash. Anyhow, home win should be considered as Athletic Bilbao have turned their San Mames into a real fortress.
Highlighted Player (Iñaki Williams):
Inaki Williams is one of the most talented Spanish players. The pacey winger, who plays as a centre-forward as well, started his senior career at Basconia, scoring seven goals in 18 appearances for the club. In 2014 he moved to Athletic Bilbao, but he played for the reserve team at the beginning.
Inaki impressed in the 2014/2015 season with Athletic Bilbao B and, as a result, he was given a chance to prove his worth in the Spanish top flight with the first team. The Spanish footballer made his La liga debut on December 6, 2014, replacing injured attacker Aritz Aduriz in a 1-0 loss to Cordoba.
Inaki Williams represented Spain at the 2017 U21 European Championship in Poland and he played 20 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the final of the tournament. Speaking of the senior squad, the Athletic Bilbao footballer made his Spain debut in a 3-1 victory over Bosnia on May 29, 2016. Inaki Williams was born in Bilbao on June 15, 1994.
Highlighted Team (Rangers):
Glasgow Rangers are one of the two synonyms for Scottish Football. Glasgow Rangers were founded back in 1872 and they have been playing an important role in the Scottish top flight ever since. The Gers won their 54th Scottish Premier League title in the 2010/2011 season, but winning of European Cup Winners’ Cup trophy in 1972 is considered the club’s biggest success.
Glasgow Rangers defeated Dynamo Moscow in the final of the competition, with the likes of Stein and Johnston (two goals) scoring for the Scottish side. Celtic are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks when the two teams meet in the Old Firm derby. The likes of Paul Gascoigne, David Weir, Stefan Klos, Chris Boyd, Ian Durrant and Kenny Miller are some of Rangers’ former notable players.
It has to be noted that the Gers welcome their rivals at Ibrox Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 50,817. Rangers’ support is largely drawn from the Protestant Unionist community.
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