Match Pack: Cádiz CF vs Athletic Club (LaLiga MD33)
Match Pack: Cádiz CF vs Athletic Club (LaLiga MD33)
All the facts and stats ahead of Athletic’s clash with Cádiz CF at the Nuevo Mirandilla
There is no time for regrets, Athletic Club have the opportunity to turn the page and move on from last Sunday’s defeat against RC Celta at San Mamés.
The Lions visit Cádiz CF with the intention of staying in the fight for Europe. Seventh place is now seven points away and with 18 points still to play for until the end of the season, it is still within reach.
The Andalusians are locked in the battle to avoid relegation. There are up to eight teams involved and Cádiz will be hoping to pick up some vital points in front of what will surely be a passionate home crowd.
Match Info
Cádiz CF (Matchday 33)
Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla (Cádiz)
LaLiga Santander 2021/22
Thursday April 21, 20:00 CEST
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Team News
Marcelino has named a 21-man squad for the fixture. The major absences are Asier Villalibre, Oihan Sancet and Iñigo Lekue
Marcelino’s Comments
Catch up with what the Gaffer had to say at his pre-match press conference.
The Opponents
Founded in 1910, Cadiz CF have spent a total of 14 seasons in the top flight. The Andalusian team first reached the Primera División in the 1977/78 season, but have been up and down ever since.
After years of various promotions and relegations, Cádiz CF consolidated their position among the best teams in LaLiga between 1985 and 1993. However, they were relegated again and after 12 years in the Second Division, they did not regain their place in the First Division until 2003.
They dropped out of the top league in 2006 and even went down the Segunda B Division. But Cádiz re-emerged, climbing up the ladder and back to the Primera under Álvaro Cervera, who was replaced by Sergio González this January.
Cadiz are currently 16th in the LaLiga Santander table and are in high spirits after beating FC Barcelona at Camp Nou last Monday. The Andalusians are in the battle for survival but have managed to gain some breathing space after recent positive results.
As well as defeating Barça, Cádiz CF beat Villarreal at the Nuevo Mirandilla and drew against Valencia CF at Mestalla. On the other hand, they lost narrowly to Atlético Madrid and Real Betis, two teams fighting for a Champions League place.
LaLiga position: 16th
Form over last five LaLiga matches: LWDLW
Last LaLiga match: 1-0 win vs FC Barcelona (A)
Previous Meetings
Since their first LaLiga clash in the 1977/78 season, Cádiz and Athletic have played a total of 29 matches, with the Lions winning 15, drawing six and losing eight.
In terms of matches played at the Nuevo Mirandilla, formerly the Ramón de Carranza, Athletic’s record stands at four wins, four draws and six defeats.
Los Rojiblancos have won three of the last five meetings between the two sides. The matches have taken place across a 30-year period, in 2020/21, 2005/06, 1992/1993, 1991/92 and 1990/1991.
Last season’s edition of the fixture saw the Lions run out 0-4 winners, with Alex Berenguer (x2), Unai López and Iñaki Williams getting on the scoresheet at the Ramón de Carranza.