Leganes-Athletic Club - LaLiga 2024/2025 Statistical Preview

Preseason Friendly

On July 29, 2024, Leganes and Athletic Club will meet in a preseason friendly at the Butarque Municipal Stadium in Leganes, Spain. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since their 1-1 draw in La Liga in 2019.

Leganes is coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 18th in La Liga and were relegated to the Segunda Division. Athletic Club, on the other hand, finished 8th in La Liga and qualified for the Europa Conference League.

Head-to-Head

Leganes and Athletic Club have met 10 times in all competitions, with Athletic Club holding a 5-3-2 advantage. Their most recent meeting was in the 2018-19 Copa del Rey, which Athletic Club won 1-0.

Recent Form

Leganes has won two of their last five matches, while Athletic Club has won three. Leganes' last match was a 2-1 friendly win over Getafe, while Athletic Club's last match was a 1-0 friendly win over Real Sociedad.

Key Players

Leganes' key players include midfielder Jose Arnaiz, forward Juan Muñoz, and defender Sergio Gonzalez. Athletic Club's key players include midfielder Oihan Sancet, forward Inaki Williams, and defender Yeray Alvarez.

Prediction

Athletic Club is the favorite to win this match. They have a better squad and are in better form than Leganes. However, Leganes will be playing at home and will be looking to make a good impression on their fans. I predict that Athletic Club will win 2-1.

Conclusion

The preseason friendly between Leganes and Athletic Club is an important match for both teams. Leganes will be looking to get their season off to a good start, while Athletic Club will be looking to continue their good form. The match is also a chance for both teams to experiment with new tactics and players.