Athletic Club and AZ Alkmaar you see the faces in the second day of the UEFA Europa League group stage. He seeks to add his first victory after draw on the first day against AS Roma (1-1), with a goal by Aitor Paredes.
It comes from linking consecutive draws, since tied in LaLiga EA Sports against Sevilla FC in San Mamés (1-1). The Bilbao team seeks his first victory in the Europa League, a competition to which he returns six years later. They want to give their best version and play at a high pace against a Dutch team that has a weak point in defense.
The Bilbao team is going ‘in crescendo’ and had previously linked two consecutive victories away from home (2-3 against UD Las Palmas and 0-2 against CD Leganés), besides returning to beat Celta de Vigo in San Mamés (3-1). Therefore, despite two consecutive draws, they want to continue on the right path.
Nico Williams He is available after overcoming his injury and is at a formidable level. They are safe casualties Unai Simonwho is recovering from his operation in the summer, and Yeray Alvarez. Therefore, the technician could rotate Ernesto Valverde given the busy schedule.
The Basque team has its warm fans at its side to achieve its first victory in this league. You will have to overcome an AZ Alkmaar who has three points under his belt, thanks to the victory achieved 3-2 against Elfsborg. The goals by Ruben Van Bommel, twice, and Troy Parrot, from a penaltygave the victory to the Dutch team.
will try the AZ achieve your second victory on this second day of the Europa Leaguebut it has one of the most complicated stages before it, as It’s San Mamés. He will have a tough role in defense against Guruzeta and the fast attackers of the Athletic Club, as the Williams brothers, Asier Berenguer and Oihan Sancet. A high-paced duel is expected, with attacks and goals.
When is Athletic Club – AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League played?
The match is played this Thursday, October 3, at 9:00 p.m.
Where to watch Athletic Club – AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League?
The meeting can be seen by M+ Champions League (M60 O115), M+ Champions League 3 (M62 O118) and LaLiga TV Bar, channels of Movistar Plus. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.