We have a very exciting tip for the Bilbao-Atletico semi’s

PeterSawyer / 10 months
February 29, 2024
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Bilbao are in a good position for the return leg of the semi-final against Atlético Madrid in the Spanish King’s Cup.

Thursday night will decide who Mallorca will face in the 2024 Spanish Cup final. The islanders were able to surprise Real Sociedad on Wednesday and it was decided that there will definitely not be a Basque home final. Bilbao are the better side in the second semi-final after a 1-0 win in the first leg in Metropolitano.

Team News Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

The defeat in the match three weeks ago seems to have put Atlético Madrid in a bit of a hole. Since then, Diego Simeone’s side have won just one game, although they have a very tight draw as they are also involved in the Champions League knockout stages. The Madrid side have tough opponents and tough fixtures behind them, and several key players are also struggling with injuries. The absence of Griezmann, Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Vitolo and Lemar could be a sore point for Simeone, but we think it is out of the question that Atlético will concede this match.

From now on, Bilbao’s goal this season will be to win the cup. The Basques will not really finish in the top 4 in the league, but a cup win could bring satisfaction to the fans and the players. The Bilbao side seemed to have their eyes on this game at the weekend, as they lost easily to Betis. The good news for the home side is that no one was injured in that game, so everyone but Herrera is fit for the return leg.

Topsters’ prediction

Although we described Atlético Madrid’s situation in the introduction, we won’t write off the capital side, as with Simeone at the helm they know exactly what to do in a two-legged tie. Although we think Bilbao will qualify for the final, we would prefer to bet on other options rather than the final result.

The last 5 games between the two teams have been goalless, but we think that streak could be broken in this cup tie. Atlético need to score, but if they come out attacking, they will be vulnerable at the back.