There are four La Liga matches on Wednesday in the third round of games of the new season.
Valladolid and Leganes get the ball rolling in a clash between two recently promoted sides, who have both won their opening home games of the campaign.
Ernesto Valverde is in the Athletic Club dugout for the 400th time in his career as his side look to kickstart their season at home against Valencia.
Athletic lacked last season’s spark in their first two matches and are missing midfielder Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, while Nico Williams is a slight doubt for a game that should see new signing Alvaro Djalo make his debut after a muscle problem. Julen Agirrezabala could be back in goal.
Valencia has lost their two opening games this season but were arguably one of the best teams in San Mames last year.
Atletico Madrid looked impressive as they won 3-0 at home to Girona on Sunday, with Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher having solid home debuts, while Antoine Griezmann shows the years haven’t affected his form.
Diego Simeone’s side is a clear favourite at home to Espanyol, who have lost both of their matches since returning to La Liga and are still searching for their first goal of the campaign.
Wednesday’s last game is a Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Alaves, with fans questioning the timing of a derby in midweek so early in the season.
Igor Zubeldia is back for Real Sociedad after injury and returns at the right time to shore up a defence missing the injured Aritz Elustondo and Jon Pacheco.
Real Sociedad won 1-0 away to Espanyol over the weekend, while Alaves drew 0-0 at home to Betis, with coach Luis Garcia saying his team could just as easily lost or won the encounter.
