Athletic Bilbao

La Liga: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores again as Barcelona stun Athletic 4-0 at home

FC Barcelona are now fourth in the La Liga standings with 45 points, 15 behind leaders Real Madrid

Feb 28, 2022, 10:40 AM IST

Real Madrid knocked out of Copa del Rey tournament by giant killers Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid were clearly hampered by the absence Karim Benzema, who is still recovering from a leg muscle injury, and a below par performance from Vinicius Jr. 

Feb 04, 2022, 07:34 AM IST

Karim Benzema and Luka Modric score as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to claim Super Cup title

Karim Benzema extended their lead in the second half with a penalty after the video assistant referee spotted a handball from Yeray Alvarez inside the area. 

Jan 17, 2022, 06:47 AM IST

La Liga: Karim Benzema brace hands COVID-19-hit Real Madrid 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao

Karim Benzema broke the 400-goal mark in his professional career with a stunning strike from just outside the box in the fourth minute before adding another just three minutes later when an Athletic defender missed a clearance. 

Dec 23, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Copa del Rey 2020: David Silva adds first silverware to his cabinet with Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad beat local rivals Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the rescheduled 2020 Copa del Rey final on Saturday to get their hands on a major trophy for the first time since 1987. 

Apr 04, 2021, 16:09 PM IST

Messi sees red as Bilbao claim Super Cup glory over Barcelona

The Argentine had been heavily involved in a more positive way as Barca took the lead five minutes before the break.

Jan 18, 2021, 06:32 AM IST

La Liga: Granada CF beat Athletic Bilbao, promoted Cadiz CF lose to CA Osasuna

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid were among six sides who missed the opening weekend due to finishing last season late.

Sep 13, 2020, 13:59 PM IST

La Liga: Sevilla fight back to clinch 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao

The result left Sevilla fourth on 63 points from 35 games, six more than fifth-placed Villarreal with three matches left. 

Jul 10, 2020, 17:04 PM IST

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz retires at 39

Aduriz, who made a total of 443 La Liga appearances for Valencia, Real Mallorca and Bilbao and scored 158 goals, made the decision after being told he needed a hip replacement.

May 21, 2020, 09:47 AM IST

Dominant Athletic take narrow lead over Granada in Copa del Rey semi-final

Athletic have won the tournament 23 times, more than any side except Barcelona, and are favourites to reach their 38th final.

Feb 13, 2020, 10:18 AM IST

La Liga: Quick-fire goals against Levante take Atletico Madrid up to third

The victory took Atletico onto 35 points after 19 games, level with fourth-placed Sevilla who were held 1-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao on Friday.

Jan 05, 2020, 14:44 PM IST

La Liga: Sevilla miss chance to catch Real Madrid with draw against Athletic Bilbao

Sevilla remain third in the standings on 35 points after 19 games, two behind Real Madrid who visit Getafe on Saturday and four behind leaders Barcelona who play at Espanyol

Jan 04, 2020, 09:52 AM IST

La Liga: Athletic Bilbao miss late penalty at Mallorca and chance to go top

Bilbao had a golden opportunity to snatch victory with a stoppage-time penalty, awarded after video review for a handball. But Aritz Aduriz saw his spot-kick saved by keeper Manolo Reina.

Sep 14, 2019, 17:43 PM IST

Defender Nacho Monreal leaves Arsenal for Real Sociedad

Monreal, 33, joined Arsenal from Malaga in January 2013 and went on to make 251 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals.

Aug 31, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

Barcelona injuries lay extra burden on Antoine Griezmann in home bow

The 1-0 loss was Barca`s first opening-day defeat in 11 years and their early-season jitters were further compounded when striker Luis Suarez and electric winger Ousmane Dembele were ruled out for at least a month with muscle problems.

Aug 23, 2019, 09:26 AM IST

No better way to start, says Aritz Aduriz after match-winning goal against Barcelona

Aduriz scored a goal in the 89th minute which handed his club a 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the La Liga opener. 

Aug 17, 2019, 17:11 PM IST

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde criticises Antoine Griezmann after 1-0 defeat against Athletic Bilbao

The 28-year-old made his first La Liga appearance for Barca after he was signed by the club from Atletico Madrid. 

Aug 17, 2019, 15:34 PM IST

Barcelona beaten in Athletic Bilbao by a thunderous strike from Aduriz

The 38-year-old came off the bench late in the game and soon made Barca pay for squandering several chances by acrobatically lashing an unstoppable shot into the net in the 89th minute.

Aug 17, 2019, 15:23 PM IST

Philippe Coutinho to join Bayern Munich on loan

The Brazil midfielder travelled with Barca to their opening La Liga game of the season against Athletic Bilbao but was left out of the matchday squad.

Aug 17, 2019, 09:44 AM IST

Lionel Messi unlikely to play La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona registered a massive 4-0 win over Napoli on Sunday in a club-friendly match.

Aug 11, 2019, 16:41 PM IST