Eight of Athletic’s 13 remaining La Liga rivals fight for Europe and the title

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·23 February 2026

According to El Correo, eight of Athletic’s 13 remaining La Liga opponents are still fighting either for European places or the title.

Athletic are about to finish a month in which they have reacted strongly, lifting themselves towards the upper reaches of the table.

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The run-in now brings a sequence of high-stakes fixtures against sides with plenty on the line.

That recent improvement could be tested by the calibre of rivals awaiting them.

With 13 league games left, the aim is to sustain momentum through a demanding final stretch.

Source: El Correo