Liga F Preview: Bilbao Women Host Levante Women Amidst Battle for Position
On December 7, 2025, Athletic Bilbao Women will host Levante Women at Lezama for a crucial Liga F match. Bilbao currently sits in a mid-table position, aiming to climb higher, while Levante is battling at the bottom of the league, desperate for points to avoid relegation. This encounter holds significant stakes for both sides' season trajectories.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Liga F match at Lezama Facilities pits Athletic Bilbao Women against Levante Women. Entering the 2025-2026 season, both teams have experienced contrasting starts. Athletic Bilbao Women currently occupy a mid-table position in the league standings with 13 points and a goal difference of -5. Their objective is to solidify their position in the upper half of the table and potentially push for European qualification spots.
In stark contrast, Levante Women find themselves in a precarious position. They are at the bottom of the league table with a mere 5 points and a goal difference of -21, firmly entrenched in the relegation zone. Every match is a must-win for Levante as they desperately seek to accumulate points and escape the threat of relegation. This away fixture will be a crucial test of their ability to turn their fortunes around and keep their survival hopes alive.
Recent Form
Athletic Bilbao Women have shown mixed form in their last five Liga F matches, securing two wins and three draws. Their recent results include a 5-1 victory over Granada CF Women, a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad Women, a 2-0 win over Eibar Women, a 0-0 draw with DUX Logrono Women, and another 0-0 draw against Alhama Women. This indicates a degree of resilience and defensive solidity, although their attacking output can sometimes be inconsistent.
Levante Women's recent form is a cause for concern, having registered one draw and four losses in their last five official matches. These results include a 0-4 defeat to Barcelona Women, a 0-1 loss to Deportivo La Coruna Women, a 1-1 draw against Badalona Women, a 0-4 loss to Alaves Women in the Copa de la Reina, and a 2-4 defeat to Costa Adeje Tenerife Women. The team is clearly struggling defensively, conceding a high number of goals, and their attacking efficiency also needs significant improvement.
Key Players & Injury News
For Athletic Bilbao Women, key players expected to feature prominently include goalkeeper Olatz Santana, defenders Maddi Torre and Naia Landaluze, midfielders Irene Oguiza and Maite Zubieta, and forwards Ane Azkona, Patricia Zugasti, and Jone Amezaga. There are no reported new major injuries for Athletic Bilbao Women at this time.
For Levante Women, star forward Alba Redondo is undoubtedly the offensive linchpin, supported by key players such as midfielder Eva Alonso, forward Erika Gonzalez, and defender María Alharilla. However, the team faces a significant injury setback: forward Leyre Secades suffered a severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in June 2025, which is expected to keep her out for most of the current season and significantly impact the team's attacking prowess.