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Ivan Rakitic secures 1-0 win for Barcelona over Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona returned to the top of LaLiga after substitute Ivan Rakitic scored for the first time in 15 months to earn a slender 1-0 success over Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz announces retirement

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has announced his retirement.

Zidane asks for patience after Real Madrid held by Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane called for patience after his side lost ground at the top of LaLiga following a frustrating goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid lose ground on Barcelona after goalless draw

Real Madrid were unable to draw level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga after a frustrating stalemate with Athletic Bilbao while Lazio stunned Juventus to clinch the Italian Super Cup on Sunday.

Real Madrid held at home by Athletic Bilbao to leave Barcelona clear at summit

Real Madrid lost ground to rivals Barcelona at the top of LaLiga after being held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu.

Zinedine Zidane talks up Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has hailed Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola as “the best coach in the world”.

Art and Football in Bilbao – Goal by Aduriz

On the first match of what is to be his final season in the Spanish top division, Aritz Aduriz was supposed to present a picture of a veteran who’ll soon bid his farewell. He chose to author a spectacle instead.

Valverde demands more from Griezmann after Bilbao stun Barca

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has called on Antoine Griezmann to be more involved in games after the Catalan giants were beaten 1-0 by Athletic Bilbao in their LaLiga opener.

Barcelona to be without Messi for visit to Bilbao

Barcelona will be without talisman Lionel Messi for their opening LaLiga match against Athletico Bilbao on Friday.

Marcelo says Real Madrid are “damaged” by disappointing season

Skipper Marcelo admitted Real Madrid have been “really, really damaged” by a disappointing season after Karim Benzema’s hat-trick secured a 3-0 LaLiga victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Karim Benzema hat-trick earns Real Madrid victory

Karim Benzema claimed a hat-trick as Real Madrid recovered from a lacklustre first half to condemn Athletic Bilbao to a 3-0 defeat at the Bernabeu.

Zidane refusing to talk about anything but the present as season close comes

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane will not let speculation surrounding a summer overhaul of his squad deflect focus from delivering a strong finish to the LaLiga campaign.

Athletic Bilbao honour Celtic’s ‘one-club man’ Billy McNeill

Celtic’s European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill is to receive a prestigious award from Spanish club Athletic Bilbao in tribute to his “faithful service” to the Hoops.

Athletic Bilbao edge narrow win over Girona to rise to eighth in LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao continued their rise up the LaLiga standings with a 2-1 comeback victory over Girona at the Estadi Montilivi.

Raul Garcia earns point for Athletic Bilbao in draw with Espanyol

Raul Garcia struck 10 minutes from time for Athletic Bilbao as they held Espanyol to a 1-1 draw at San Mames.

Suarez hails goalkeeper Ter Stegen after Barcelona claim point

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez saluted “one of the best in the world” after watching goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen deny Athletic Bilbao victory.

Ter Stegen saves lacklustre Barcelona during goalless draw at Athletic Bilbao

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen produced two fine saves to deny Athletic Bilbao victory as a lacklustre Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at the Estadio San Mames.