Athletic Bilbao exacted revenge in the quarter-finals, winning 2-1 away to advance in a competition they have historically dominated.
Valencia has struggled for consistency this season, currently sitting in in La Liga with 39 points as of April 2026. Athletic Bilbao is slightly higher in 9th place with 41 points. Key Players to Watch Valencia vs A.Bilbao
In the current 2025–26 campaign, the two sides have met twice with split results: Key Players to Watch In the current 2025–26
Valencia and Athletic Bilbao are "historic" clubs in La Liga, often competing for European spots and domestic silverware. Across 197 total meetings, the head-to-head record is remarkably tight: Valencia holds a slight edge with compared to Athletic's 73 victories . In league play specifically, they have met 180 times, with Valencia winning 68 matches and Athletic winning 66. Head-to-Head Record (All Competitions) Valencia CF Athletic Bilbao Total Wins League Wins Draws Copa del Rey Titles Recent Form and Key 2025–26 Results they have met 180 times