Overview

• The LaLiga match is set for tonight at Mestalla on matchday 5, with Valencia sitting 15th on 4 points and Athletic fifth on 9.
• Athletic have included Aymeric Laporte in their squad nine days after confirming his return, though one report says he is not expected to feature and his status remains uncertain.
• Ernesto Valverde’s side arrive on a two-game scoreless run following defeats to Alavés in LaLiga and Arsenal in Europe, heightening the need to find goals.
• Nico Williams and Beñat Prados are out injured, Yeray is suspended, and Valverde will serve a touchline ban and watch from the stands.
• Carlos Corberán looks to spark a response from Valencia after a 6-0 loss to Barcelona, with a likely shift back to 4-4-2, a pre-match tribute planned for Jaume Doménech, and on-loan keeper Julen Agirrezabala facing his former club.