Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
ATH
Tallies assist
Ruiz de Galarreta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.
Analysis: Galarreta created three chances and was rewarded with an assist in the process. The midfielder will need to up his volume if he wants to get another assist against Atletico Madrid, one of the best defensive teams in LaLiga. The club only gave up 44 goals in 38 LaLiga games last season.
Back with team
Galarreta (personal) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Espanyol.
Analysis: Galarreta had to miss the club's last match after the birth of his son, but is back in the team Wednesday, with the midfielder fit enough to find the starting XI. The midfielder is likely to maintain a decent role in the final few games of the season, starting in 28 of his 32 appearances this season, while notching one goal and two assists.
Out for personal reasons
de Galarreta will miss Sunday's clash against Valencia due to the birth of his second child, according to the club.
Analysis: de Galarreta's absence is a last-minute blow for Athletic Club, as the midfielder has been a regular starter and an important presence in the engine room. Mikel Jauregizar steps into the starting eleven in his place, tasked with filling a significant void at short notice. The club will look to welcome him back into the fold once he has had time with his family.
Delivers assist in loss
De Galarreta assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: De Galarreta set up Aitor Paredes through a set-piece cross after 23 minutes of action Saturday. Other than that, the defensive midfielder led the team with six crosses and three tackles won throughout the game. His recent increase in set-piece numbers has given him some creative upside, but he's still more reliable for possession stats, averaging 30.1 accurate passes, 5.4 balls recovered and 1.8 tackles per contest in the 2025/26 La Liga season.
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