🚨 Line-ups confirmed: Athletic Bilbao face tough test in Czechia | OneFootball

Slavia Prague hosts Athletic Club de Bilbao today at the Fortuna Arena for Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League league phase, in a decisive encounter for the Basque team's European ambitions.

Athletic Club (3 points) is at the bottom of the table and is obliged to win this away match to keep their hopes of advancing to the round of 16 alive. Ernesto Valverde’s team urgently needs to improve its offensive performance in Europe, but trusts in its historic solidity and the hierarchy of its players to get through a high-pressure match.

Slavia Prague (5 points), on the other hand, has proven to be a tough opponent at home, being the main obstacle in a complicated group. The Czech side will look to pick up points to at least secure a place in the Europa League.

A very physical and tight match is expected, with Athletic taking the initiative, but with Slavia ready to defend tooth and nail. Victory is a must for the "Lions" if they want to keep dreaming in the top continental competition.

Confirmed lineups

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