Schedule and where to watch Valencia today on TV

Valencia and Athletic Bilbao meet at the stadium Mestalla in a duel involving second leg of the semifinals of the Copa del Rey 2021/2022. The two teams have signed a great tournament up to this point, but they come to this match with the knowledge that only one will be in the grand final and it will be a golden opportunity for both teams. The fans that will be with their team in a unique opportunity to return to a final of Cupwhere in addition the two sets bring with them the tie achieved in San Mames (1-1), thanks to goals from Raúl García and Hugo Duro, respectively.

The Valencia by José Bordalás will try to lean on his fans with the intention of returning to a final of Cuplike the one he won in 2019 against FC Barcelona 2-1, with Marcelino García Toral. The atmosphere of victory against the Cádiz in the quarterfinals (2-1) he hopes that it will be repeated, also in this semifinal with the emotional component of facing Marcelino himself on the rival bench. The Asturian coach left two great years in the city of Turia, with two classifications for the UEFA Champions LeagueAnd that has not been forgotten. However, with Bordalás aspires to leave this stage behind and nothing better than surpassing the Athletic in semifinals.

The Valencia must come out with great intensity in this game, just like he did in San Mamés against Athleticwhich as a local in the Copa del Rey It had been impregnable until then. He had won in the round of 16 in extra time FC Barcelona (3-2), while in the quarterfinals he went down to Real Madrid (1-0), with a goal from Alex Berenguer in the 89th minute. However, the team was very intense and gave a high level. What’s more, Gabriel Paulista He has returned to form part of the eleven and last Saturday he scored a great goal against RCD Mallorca in the victory of Valencia in Son Moix (0-1).

The Madrid coach is expected to choose to form an eleven where he can recover key players such as José Gayà or Gabriel Paulista himself. Mamardashvili will occupy the Valencia goal, as has been customary in the Copa del Rey and in the League since the game against Atlético de Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano (3-2). The Valencian team must give its best version against a Athletic Bilbao that will have its main protagonist on the bench. Marcelino Garcia Toralone of the great architects of the last title that conquered the Valenciaalready qualified the Basque team to the final last season, where they were defeated by FC Barcelona. Athletic is a ‘cupbearer’ team and will want to win in Mestalla.

The Bilbao team comes to this match ready to add a victory that allows them to acquire the pass to the final. The semifinal is the only round that is played over two legs, but in addition there will be no double value of the goals in the opposite field in case of a tie, unless extra time is reached. Unai Victor and Nico Williams are casualties due to injury, where on the attack front it has Iñaki Williams, Raúl García and Sancet.

The Athletic Bilbao occupies the eighth position of the classification with 37 points in Santander League. Valencia, meanwhile, has 33 points and is in ninth place, just one behind the people from Bilbao. For this meeting, he is a safe drop in the team of Bordalás the right side Thierry Correiaso its demarcation will occupy Fulquier.

When is Valencia – Athletic Bilbao played?

the match is played Today, Wednesday, March 2, at 9:30 p.m.

Where to watch Valencia – Athletic Bilbao?

The meeting can be seen by open on Telecincochannel of Mediaset. You can also see it on the DAZN platform, which broadcasts the Copa del Rey. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.