Athletic Club face a key midweek clash with Atletico Madrid in their Copa del Rey semi final second leg.
Alex Berenguer’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win for the Basque side in Madrid in the first leg and they have a key advantage ahead of the return tie.
Both sides warmed up for the game with winless La Liga weekends, as Atletico Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by rock bottom Almeria, and Athletic Club lost 3-1 at Real Betis.
Ernesto Valverde will make late fitness checks on certain players in the coming days but he faces issues at full back.
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Right back Inigo Lekue is already out with a hamstring injury and veteran left back Yuri Berchiche could also miss out.
As per the latest update from Mundo Deportivo, Berchiche was forced off against Real Betis, and the 34-year-old will not be rushed back.
Imanol García de Albéniz is set to replace Berchiche in the starting line up as Athletic Club aim for a first Copa del Rey final since 2021.
