Does Nico Serrano play today? Where to watch Espanyol x Ath. Bilbao with confirmed lineups By Carolina Costa
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Nico Serrano appears in Athletic Club’s related list for the game against Espanyol. The 23-year-old striker does not start among the starters. Ele is among Ernesto Valverde’s options on the bench. The match for the 36th round of LaLiga takes place this Wednesday at RCDE Stadium.
The Basque team is looking for points away from home to stay in the fight for a European place. Espanyol, in charge, needs the three points to move away from the relegation zone.
Escalação confirmed holder of Athletic Club
Ernesto Valverde maintained the 4-2-3-1. Unai Simón remains in goal. The defense has Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte and Adama Boiro.
In the middle, Iñigo Ruiz of Galarreta and Mikel Jauregizar. The attack brings together Álex Berenguer, Unai Gómez and Robert Navarro, with Iñaki Williams as the center forward.
The formation maintains the team’s recent base. Williams leads the offensive actions.
Nico Serrano among the substitutes
Young winger Nico Serrano is related and starts on the bench. Ele appears as an alternative for the offensive sector. Valverde counts on him for changes during the match.
Outros names in the database include Gorka Guruzeta, Mikel Vesga, Jesús Areso and Urko Izeta. The list has 23 players in total.
- Nico Serrano (22)
- Gorka Guruzeta
- Mikel Vesga
- Robert Navarro
- Urko Izeta
- Alex Padilla
- Outras midfield and defense options
Serrano has had limited minutes this season. Ele is looking for more space on the main roster.
Escalação of Espanyol and home team context
Manolo Gonzalez chose 4-4-2. Marko Dmitrović is the goalkeeper. The defense has Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera and Carlos Romero.
In the middle, Rubén Sánchez, Urko González, Pol Lozano and Antoniu Roca. Edu Expósito and Roberto Fernández form the attack.
Espanyol has 39 points and occupies 17th position. A win today relieves the pressure on the table.
Desfalques that influence choices
Athletic does not count Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet and Yuri Berchiche due to injury. Essas’s absences make room for alternatives like Serrano later in the game.
Do next to Espanyol, Fernando Calero and Tyrhys Dolan are suspended. Outros players remain in the medical department.
Essas casualties change technicians’ planning. The rhythm should reflect the pieces available.
Histórico and teams’ momentum
Recent clashes between Espanyol and Athletic show balance. The Catalan team is usually competitive at home.
Athletic arrives with 44 points in ninth place. The Basque team performs well in quick transitions.
Onde watch live
Streaming on Brasil is exclusive to Disney+. The signal starts before kickoff.
Apps and official websites also provide real-time updates. The game is scheduled to start at 2pm on Cornella.
Ficha complete technique
Espanyol (4-4-2): Dmitrović; Hilali, Riedel, Cabrera, Romero; Sánchez, González, Lozano, Roca; Expósito, Fernández.Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Simón; Gorosabel, Vivian, Laporte, Boiro; Ruiz from Galarreta, Jauregizar; Berenguer, Gómez, Navarro; Williams.Banco Athletic (highlight): Nico Serrano, Guruzeta, Vesga, Izeta and others.Árbitro: Francisco Hernandez Maeso.Estádio: RCDE Stadium.
The ball will roll soon at the Catalan stadium. Nico Serrano is waiting for the chance to jump in and contribute.
