Athletic Bilbao – PSG : A tricky trip to San Mamés? 
PSG travel to San Mamés on Wednesday night to face Athletic Bilbao in the sixth matchday of the group phase. Paris sit second with twelve points and want to keep rolling. The Basques, stuck 27th, are hunting for a second wind despite a few recent signs of life.
Athletic Bilbao : improved, but still fragile 
Athletic have had a tricky European campaign — just four points from five matches. Still, they aren’t totally out of it: two points separate them from the playoff spots and the win over Qarabag gave a group that had lost its bearings a much-needed lift.
Their recent draw with Slavia Prague, sandwiched by a defeat at Newcastle, shows an inconsistent side but one that can bite at home. In La Liga the form is mixed too, though the late Álex Berenguer strike to beat Atlético Madrid at the weekend buys them a bit of oxygen before Paris arrive.
San Mamés will help, but Athletic know they need far more consistency to trouble a European champion travelling with intent.
PSG : an irresistible attack, a defence still patchy 
PSG have flaunted their attacking firepower again in this group stage, scoring nineteen in five games — the competition’s top scorers. That 5-3 win over Tottenham made it obvious, though it also exposed some persistent defensive holes.
The loss to Bayern in early November was a reminder: when intensity ramps up Paris can be vulnerable. Still, Luis Enrique’s side responded and the 5-0 thrashing of Rennes last weekend shows a team that can reset fast.
Second in Ligue 1 behind Lens, Paris will still have to manage the trip — their last away league game ended in a defeat at Monaco. The aim tonight is simple: keep the momentum and lock down a top spot before January.
Expected Lineups
Athletic Bilbao : Simon, Areso, Vivian, Lekue, Berchiche, Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar, Berenguer, Sancet, N. Williams, Guruzeta
PSG : Safonov, Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz, Mayulu, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia
Key takeaways
- Athletic have shown some progress but their defence is still leaky.
- PSG remain the competition’s best attack and are hunting a fifth win in this phase.
- San Mamés can create a hostile atmosphere, but Paris arrive high on confidence.
- Current form clearly gives the European champions the edge.
Football Prediction Athletic Bilbao vs PSG
PSG to win
Despite Basque resistance, Athletic’s defensive flaws will likely be exposed by a red-hot Paris attack. PSG look the clear favourites to head back from the Basque Country with three points.
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