Overview
- Valencia face Athletic at Mestalla on Matchday 5 after a 6-0 loss to Barcelona and a turbulent week seeking a reaction.
- El Correo reports Aymeric Laporte has been named in Athletic’s squad and could feature following his return to the club.
- Levante-EMV attributes a comment to Ernesto Valverde stating Laporte would not be available, leaving his immediate participation unclear.
- Athletic travel without Nico Williams due to injury and Valverde will watch from the stands because of a touchline ban.
- Valencia will pay a pre-match tribute to long-serving goalkeeper Jaume Doménech, as Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Espanyol keeps pressure at the top of the table.