Athletic Club hosts Deportivo Alavés in a high-stakes La Liga matchup, with both sides vying for crucial points in their quest for European qualification. Athletic Club, riding a four-game unbeaten streak, looks to extend their home dominance, while Alavés seeks to halt their slide after three consecutive defeats. Key to the contest will be Athletic's mercurial forward, Nico Williams, and his ability to unlock Alavés' defense.