Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao are set for an unusual double-header this Monday at Anfield, as both sides gear up with back-to-back friendlies in a single day to sharpen up for the 2025–26 campaign.
The rare decision to stage two matches against the same opposition could prove to be a tactical masterstroke for Arne Slot, with the Community Shield showdown against Crystal Palace looming on August 10. The twin fixtures offer a perfect chance to ramp up fitness levels across the squad and fine-tune tactical cohesion before the season kicks off.
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How to watch Liverpool vs Athletic Club online - TV channels & live streams
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Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao kick-off time
The friendly between Liverpool and Athletic Club will be played at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
It will kick off at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 am ET on Monday, August 4, 2025, in the US.
Team news & squads
Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao lineups
4-3-3
Formation
4-1-4-1
ATHLIV-Line up
LIVInjuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Liverpool team news
Fresh off a confident 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos earlier in the week, the Reds will be aiming to maintain their pre-season momentum. Slot is expected to field a strong XI in the first match of the day to lock in sharpness and rhythm, with Hugo Ekitike leading the line and Florian Wirtz likely pulling strings in the attacking third.
Midfield maestro Alexis Mac Allister, who has had a stop-start pre-season due to injury, could return to action after getting minutes in the second half of the clash with Milan. Meanwhile, Alisson Becker remains absent after leaving the club's Asian tour due to personal matters, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will likely step between the sticks once again.
Athletic Bilbao team news
Over on the visiting bench, Athletic Bilbao may opt for stability at the back, with Unai Simon potentially protected by a pairing of Daniel Vivian and Inigo Lekue. Midfield enforcer Mikel Vesga, who found the net in their last outing, will likely be deployed deeper in a more defensive role alongside Mikel Jauregizar to provide cover.
Up front, all eyes will be on the Williams brothers—Nico expected to attack from the left wing and Inaki likely to patrol the right—as they look to stretch Liverpool’s backline and bring a spark to Bilbao’s offense.
Form
LIV-Form
LIVYokohama F.Marinos
1
-
3
Liverpool
W
Liverpool
2
-
4
AC Milan
L
Preston
1
-
3
Liverpool
W
Liverpool
1
-
1
Crystal Palace
D
Brighton
3
-
2
Liverpool
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 11/10
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 5/5
ATH-Form
ATHRacing Santander
2
-
1
Athletic Bilbao
L
PSV Eindhoven
2
-
1
Athletic Bilbao
L
Deportivo Alaves
1
-
0
Athletic Bilbao
L
Athletic Bilbao
1
-
0
Ponferradina
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
-
3
Barcelona
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
LIVLast 2 matches
ATH1
Win
1
Draw
0
Wins
Goals scored
2- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/2
- Both teams scored
- 2/2