Rayo Vallecano are scheduled to meet Athletic Bilbao at Vallecas at 19:00 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported. Both have eight points in the October 8 preview, although Rayo have played seven matches and Athletic six. Rayo have scored 11 and conceded 16, compared with Athletic's seven goals and six conceded. The defensive contrast is a central theme, alongside Rayo's home advantage and ongoing questions over player availability.