The Copa del Rey is back with another set of quarter-final fixtures this week as Levante take on Athletic Bilbao in a second-leg clash at the Ciutat de Valencia on Thursday. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw and both teams will look to pick up an early lead in this matchLevante have consistently punched above their weight this season and currently find themselves in ninth place in the La Liga standings. The Valencia-based outfit can be lethal on its day and will want to put its best foot forward on Thursday.Athletic Bilbao did endure a slow start to their campaign but have been resurgent under Marcelino and are now in 10th place in the league table. The Basque giants won the Spanish Super Cup earlier this year and will be looking to add another trophy to their cabinet.🦁💭🏆2⃣ days until the Copa semi-final second leg in Valencia. #LevanteAthletic #AthleticClub pic.twitter.com/K3dmPJYvPb— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) March 2, 2021Levante vs Athletic Bilbao Head-to-HeadAthletic Bilbao have an excellent record against Levante and have won 17 matches out of a total of 27 games played between the two teams. Levante have managed only six victories against Athletic Bilbao and will need to be at their best this week.The previous meeting between the two teams took place over the weekend and ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams were well below their best on the day and will want to take it up a notch on Thursday.Levante form guide: D-W-D-L-DAthletic Bilbao form guide: D-D-W-D-DAlso Read: 5 players who were dubbed to be the next Lionel MessiLevante vs Athletic Bilbao Team NewsLevante need to win this gameLevanteJose Campana and Gonzalo Melero are currently recovering from injuries and have been ruled out of this fixture. Nemanja Radoja also has fitness concerns and might not play a part against Athletic Bilbao.Injured: Jose Campana, Gonzalo MeleroDoubtful: Nemanja RadojaSuspended: NoneAthletic Bilbao need to win this gameAthletic BilbaoPeru Nolaskoain is currently injured and will not be able to play a part in this game. Inigo Martinez picked up a late red card in La Liga over the weekend and will have to serve a suspension this week.Injured: Peru NolaskoainDoubtful: NoneSuspended: Inigo MartinezLevante vs Athletic Bilbao Predicted XILevante Predicted XI (4-4-2): Aitor Fernandez; Carlos Clerc, Ruben Vezo, Oscar Duarte, Jorge Miramon; Jorge de Frutos, Rober Pier, Mickael Malsa, Jose Luis Morales; Dani Gomez, Roger MartiTampoco se está pasando tan larga la semana 🤐😎#CopaDelRey #LevanteAthletic #SoñandoLoImposible pic.twitter.com/4bOhi4wYqQ— Levante UD 🐸 (@LevanteUD) March 2, 2021Athletic Bilbao Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon; Ander Capa, Unai Nunez, Yeray Alvarez, Yuri Berchiche; Unai Lopez, Mikel Vesga; Iker Muniain, Inaki Williams, Oscar de Marcos; Raul GarciaLevante vs Athletic Bilbao PredictionLevante scored a crucial away goal in the first leg and will be intent on keeping a clean sheet in this fixture. Athletic Bilbao have dangerous players in their ranks, however, and will likely take an aggressive approach to this fixture.With the likes of Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia in their ranks, Athletic Bilbao can hurt their opponents on the counter this week. Both teams are evenly poised at the moment and are likely to play out yet another draw on Thursday.Prediction: Levante 2-2 Athletic BilbaoAlso Read: Parma vs Inter Milan prediction, preview, team news and more | Serie A 2020-21