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Bilbao Seeks Home Win Against Short-Handed Mallorca

10/5/2025

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Summary

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On October 4, 2025, Athletic Bilbao hosts RCD Mallorca at San Mamés, aiming to end a seven-match winless run.
Bilbao followed a 4-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund; Mallorca secured their first league win against Deportivo Alavés.
Both sides are short-handed: Bilbao miss Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet; Mallorca’s Takuma Asano is sidelined, and history favors Bilbao at home since 2010.

History

Historical Context

Athletic Bilbao, founded in 1898, has maintained a unique policy of signing only players with Basque ties, contributing to its success in Spanish football. By 2010, the club had won 12 of 19 home matches at San Mamés, achieving a 63% win rate. As they face RCD Mallorca today, Bilbao aims to leverage this historical home advantage to break a seven-match winless streak.

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Story summary

On October 4, 2025, Athletic Bilbao hosts RCD Mallorca at San Mamés, aiming to end a seven-match winless run.
Bilbao followed a 4-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund; Mallorca secured their first league win against Deportivo Alavés.
Both sides are short-handed: Bilbao miss Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet; Mallorca’s Takuma Asano is sidelined, and history favors Bilbao at home since 2010.

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