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.
Tag: Athletic Bilbao
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.
Messi set to start for Barcelona
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde will have star striker Lionel Messi back for Barcelona’s trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Football rumours from the media Jan 10, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Alaves held to goalless draw by Bilbao
Alaves missed the chance to climb to fifth in LaLiga after being held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao in Monday’s Basque derby.
Iglesias strikes to send Espanyol second
Espanyol moved up to second in LaLiga as they edged out Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at the Power8 Stadium on Monday night.
Barcelona not suffering from anxiety, says Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi denied Barcelona might be suffering a case of the jitters after dropping points for the third successive league game.
Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona do not have an attitude problem
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed any questions about his team’s attitude following a shock LaLiga defeat against Leganes.
Benzema can fill Real Madrid goalscoring void after Ronaldo exit – Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui believes Karim Benzema is enjoying the prime stage of his career as he helps Real Madrid cope without record scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Keeper Kepa completes big money move to Chelsea
Chelsea have made Kepa Arrizabalaga the world’s most expensive goalkeeper as Maurizio Sarri’s men swiftly moved to replace Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois.
Courtois gets Real Madrid move as Chelsea bring in Kovacic and close in on Kepa
Thibaut Courtois is getting his dream move to Real Madrid in a deal that will see Mateo Kovacic head to Chelsea on a season-long loan.