Liga F Showdown: Bilbao Women Host In-Form Granada Women
On Friday, Bilbao Women will host an in-form CF Granada Women at their home ground, Lezama. This match is crucial for both teams to consolidate their positions in the Liga F standings and boost morale. CF Granada Women enter the game with strong recent performances, while Bilbao Women will be eager to showcase their strength and secure points in front of their home crowd.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
Liga F is the top-tier women's football league in Spain. The 2025-2026 season is drawing to a close, with Barcelona Women already crowned champions. For both Bilbao Women and CF Granada Women, this match, while not affecting the title race or Champions League qualification, nor threatening relegation, remains crucial for securing a higher league position and season prestige. As it stands, CF Granada Women are performing well, sitting 6th in the league table with 41 points from 25 matches, placing them in the upper half of the standings. Bilbao Women are currently 9th with 35 points from 25 games, positioning them in the mid-table. A victory would help Granada solidify their top-half standing, while Bilbao will be eager to close the gap on the teams above them and build confidence for the next season.
Recent Form
CF Granada Women enter this match in formidable form, boasting an impressive record of four wins and one loss in their last five official matches. Their most recent outing on April 4th saw them secure a 2-0 victory over Espanyol Women. Prior to that, they defeated Sevilla Women and Deportivo Abanca Women both by 1-0, and achieved a dominant 4-0 win against FC Badalona Women. Their sole defeat in this run was a 0-2 loss to league leaders Barcelona Women on February 21st. In contrast, Bilbao Women's recent form has been more inconsistent, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. They secured a 1-0 away victory against Levante Women on April 5th, but suffered a 1-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid Women and a heavy 1-7 loss to Barcelona Women in late March. Despite these setbacks, they also managed a comprehensive 4-1 win over Madrid CFF Women. Granada Women clearly hold the momentum heading into this fixture.
Key Players & Injury News
For Bilbao Women, key attacking players include Ane Azkona, who has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists this season, and Daniela Agote, also with 5 goals and 2 assists. Midfielder Maite Zubieta and defender Ane Elexpuru are also crucial contributors on both ends of the pitch. For CF Granada Women, the main goal threat comes from S. Keefe, who has netted 9 goals this season, while Laura Pérez Martín is a vital creative force with 6 goals and 7 assists. As for injury news, there are currently no specific reports indicating any significant new injuries for key players in either team towards the end of the 2025-2026 season.