Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: UCL Bound Hosts Look to Beat Catalans for the First Time Since 2019, While Champions Eye 100 League Goals

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: UCL Bound Hosts Look to Beat Catalans for the First Time Since 2019, While Champions Eye 100 League Goals

La Liga’s curtain falls at the iconic San Mamés as champions Barcelona visit high-flying Athletic Club on Sunday, May 25, in a celebratory clash between two of Spain’s most successful campaigns this season.

Having already sealed the La Liga title with two games to spare, Hansi Flick's treble-winning Barcelona will look to cap off a glorious season with a win. Athletic, meanwhile, have secured a top-four finish and a Champions League return for 2025/26.

🔴⚪UCL Bound Lions Look to Beat Barca Again after 6 years | Home Win = 3.28💵

Bilbao players celebrating a goal

Ernesto Valverde's side has enjoyed a stellar year, reaching the Europa League semis and boasting La Liga's best home defensive record—just 10 goals conceded in 18 games. They’ve also won their last three matches without conceding.

Though they fell short of a dream European final in Bilbao, the Lions will be in high spirits after guaranteeing top-four status. They are unbeaten in their last three at San Mamés and will look to end their campaign with a statement win.

Bilbao players celebrating a goal

🔵🔴Barca Eye 100-Goal Mark in Dominant Title Run | Away Win = 2.14💵

The Blaugrana are gunning for a fourth major trophy this season after clinching La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and Supercopa. With 99 goals in the league, they’ll want to cross the century mark in style on the final day.

Despite a surprise 3-2 loss to Villarreal last weekend—Barca’s first domestic defeat of 2025—they remain La Liga's best away team, collecting 42 points from 18 road games. Flick is expected to rotate his squad, but the intent remains the same: finish strong.

Barca players celebrating a goal

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰

Athletic could be without star winger Nico Williams and defender Yeray Alvarez due to injury doubts. Inaki Williams and Jauregizar are tipped to start, with Sannadi pushing for a spot up front.

Barcelona remain without Kounde, Bernal, and Torres, while Araujo is unlikely to be risked. Frenkie de Jong and Alejandro Balde are set to return, while Dani Olmo may replace Fermin Lopez despite the latter’s strong form.

Barca players celebrating a goal

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.87💵

⚽ Athletic have won 12 of 18 home games this season and have kept three clean sheets in their last four home league matches. | Specials Market: (O/U & GG/NG) Over 2.5 & Yes = 1.72

⚽ Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 7 La Liga meetings vs. Athletic, winning 5 of them and drawing the other one. | Main Market: (Away O/U) Over 1.5 = 1.72

San Mames - Bilbao Home & Venue for the Game

⚽ 4 of the last 6 head-to-heads have featured under 2.5 goals, including a 0-0 draw at San Mamés last season. | Main Market: (Over/Under) Under 3.5 Goals = 1.62

Expect an open yet respectful encounter between two sides who’ve already secured their season goals. With pride, records, and farewell moments in the air, the Basque fortress should witness a festive footballing send-off on Sunday night.

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Nottm. Forest vs Chelsea:  Last Day, One Ticket, Last Chance - Forest Eye 45yrs Long UCL Return Whiles Chelsea Fight to Seal Return

Nottm. Forest vs Chelsea:  Last Day, One Ticket, Last Chance - Forest Eye 45yrs Long UCL Return Whiles Chelsea Fight to Seal Return

Nottingham Forest welcomes Chelsea to the City Ground in a dramatic Premier League finale with Champions League dreams—and heartbreak—on the line this Sunday, May 25.

With just one point separating the two sides, Chelsea sit 5th and hold the final automatic UCL qualification spot. Forest, a point behind, needs a win and help from others. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

🔴🌲Forest Look to Shock the Big Boys | Home Win = 3.25💵

Nott'm Forest Players Celebrating a Goal

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side revived their European hopes with a gritty 2-1 win over West Ham last weekend, ending a four-game winless streak. They now seek a 20th league win—something never achieved in their 38-game Premier League history.

Forest have been formidable at home, and with the Conference League at worst secured, they will throw everything at Chelsea to make a late UCL surge. Expect a roaring City Ground and fearless pressing from the Garibaldi Reds.

Nott'm Forest Players Celebrating a Goal

A win may not be enough, though. Forest also needs Aston Villa or Newcastle to drop points to sneak into the top five. That adds pressure—but also drama—on the final day.

🔵Chelsea in Control of Their Fate | Away Win = 2.26💵

The Blues need just one thing: victory. Three points seal their Champions League spot, regardless of other results. It’s a straightforward mission—but their away form complicates it.

Chelsea Players Celebrating a Goal

Despite winning six of their last seven games, including a 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend, Chelsea have only one win in their last ten away league games. Their attack has sputtered on the road, scoring just five times across that stretch.

Still, they’re peaking at the right time. Enzo Maresca’s men also have a Conference League final in midweek but will have full focus here, looking to wrap up business in Nottingham first.

Chelsea Players Behind a Set-Piece

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰

Forest may be without Murillo, who hasn’t trained since an ankle knock, while Taiwo Awoniyi is in recovery after his medically induced coma. Milenkovic and Morato anchor the backline, with Hudson-Odoi eager to haunt his former club.

Chelsea welcomes Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu back to the squad, boosting a frontline missing suspended Nicolas Jackson. Teen Tyrique George could be rotated out, while Sancho is also available after sitting out vs. Man United. Mudryk (suspension), Fofana, and Kellyman (thigh) remain sidelined.

Chelsea & Forest Players in Action

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.86💵

⚽ Forest are unbeaten in 11 of their last 14 league home games and have scored in 10 of the last 13 league matches at the City Ground. | Specials Market: (O/U & GG/NG) Over 2.5 & Yes = 1.88

Chelsea & Forest Players in Action

⚽ While Chelsea’s away league form screams trouble, their overall form is quite impressive, with 5 wins from their last 6 games in all competitions. | Specials Market: (Double Chance & O/U 1.5) Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 1.63

⚽ The reverse fixture ended 1-1, but Chelsea won 3-2 here last season, seeking back-to-back away wins vs Forest for the first time in 103 years. | Main Market: Over 2.5 Goals = 1.69

City Ground - Forest Home & Venue for Game

With tension thick in the air, both sides are playing for more than pride. It’s UCL or bust—and 90 minutes will define their seasons.

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