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• Fan charged in Iñaki Williams taunts avoids jail
An Espanyol fan accused of racially insulting Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams during a LaLiga match five years ago accepted a deal to avoid prison time on Wednesday....2025
• Fernandes puts rampant Man Utd on verge of final
Three first-half goals helped Manchester United put themselves on the cusp of the Europa League final on Thursday, with the Premier League side earning a 3-0 semi-final first leg win away at Athletic Bilbao....2025
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• Valverde stunner keeps Madrid 4 back of Barça
Real Madrid's Federico Valverde netted a superb late volley to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday that keeps them within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona....2025
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• Gavi, Yamal send Barcelona to Super Cup final
Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah on Wednesday to reach their third successive final....2025
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• Madrid lose on missed Mbappé pen, Valverde gaffe
Kylian Mbappe missed his second penalty in a week as LaLiga champions Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday, their fourth loss in the last seven games in all competitions....2024
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• Yamal strike helps Barça maintain perfect start
Striker Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday....2024
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• Madrid lose on missed Mbappé pen, Valverde gaffe
2024

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• Atleti prez says fans attacked before Copa semi

Atletico Madrid said one of its supporters was hospitalized with serious injuries amid fan trouble ahead of the team's Copa del Rey second-leg semifinal against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday....2024
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• Benzema scores penalty on Madrid farewell

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema netted a penalty in his final LaLiga game but was unable to inspire them to victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Athletic Bilbao on Sunday....2023
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• Andy Robertson injury concern for Liverpool
The Scotland left-back limped off with an ankle injury during the Reds’ 1-1 friendly draw with Athletic Bilbao....2021
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• Robertson injured in Liverpool friendly draw
Liverpool suffered an injury scare to defender Andy Robertson in their 1-1 friendly draw against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday....2021
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• Real Madrid crash out in Spanish Supercopa semis
Defending champions Real Madrid crashed out in the Spanish Supercopa semifinals with a defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday....2021
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• Real Madrid rescued by 7/10 Ramos to keep up winning run
Real Madrid needed captain Sergio Ramos to slot home the winning penalty as they came away from Athletic Bilbao with a win....2020
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• Real Madrid captain Ramos set for up to three weeks out
The Spain international is likely to miss games against Leganes, Athletic Bilbao and Getafe after the club confirmed his latest injury...2019
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2025
"Three first-half goals helped Manchester United put themselves on the cusp of the Europa League final on Thursday, with the Premier League side earning a 3-0 semi-final first leg win away at Athletic Bilbao."

2024
"Rodrygo netted a goal in each half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 home win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, cementing their position at the top of the LaLiga table."

2023
"Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad differ on players and transfer policies, but shared 'Euskadi' values help explain the Basque derby's allure."

2022
"Musah helped Valencia reach April’s Copa Del Rey Final, playing the final 19 minutes of Wednesday’s 1-0 second leg semifinal vctory over Athletic Bilbao."

2021
"Liverpool suffered an injury scare to defender Andy Robertson in their 1-1 friendly draw against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday."

2020
"After Real Madrid took over as Liga leaders, nothing less than victory against Athletic Bilbao will do for Barcelona."

2019
" Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao: La Liga prediction, pick, TV channel, live stream, watch online "

2018
"Europa League: Police officer dies as fans clash before Athletic Bilbao-Spartak Moscow"

2017
"Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao live stream info, TV channel: How to watch La Liga on TV, stream online"

2016
"Messi, Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao: How to watch La Liga 2016, live on TV, stream"

2015
"Defensive reinforcements are coming for New York City FC, who announced on Tuesday the acquisition of longtime Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola on a free transfer and Manchester City youth product Jose Angel Tasende, known as Angelino, on loan for the remainder of 2015."

• Transfer Talk: David Beckham eyes Lionel Messi for Miami; Paul Pogba back at Juventus?

Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona will be happy with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad, having won only one of their last eight league games at Anoeta. Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop weigh Real Madrid's chances of catching Barcelona in the La Liga title-race, after Los Blancos' 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao. Luis Suárez and Ousmane Dembélé scored in quick succe...2018
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• Toronto FC signs former Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ager Aketxe

Ager Aketxe has completed his move to Toronto FC. Ager Aketxe has signed with Toronto FC following his departure from Athletic Bilbao, the MLS champions announced on Friday. Aketxe, 24, had his contract with the Spanish club terminated by mutual consent last week to facilitate his move to Toronto, who will use targeted allocation money to sign the midfielder. "Ager is a talented midf...2018
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• Athletic Bilbao clear Ager Aketxe to complete move to MLS

Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that Ager Aketxe is set to move to Major League Soccer and terminated the midfielder's contract on Friday. Aketxe has been heavily linked with a move to Toronto FC in recent days, though the Spanish club did not specify Aketxe's destination within MLS. The 24-year-old has made 12 appearances in all competions for Athletic this season, but none since Decembe...2018
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• Valverde stunner keeps Madrid 4 back of Barça
2025

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• Benzema scores penalty on Madrid farewell
2023

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• La Liga title race chaos as Atleti drop more points
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid's title bid was de-railed again as they were beaten 2-1 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday....2021
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• Real Madrid go level on points atop La Liga
Karim Benzema scored the winner as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to go level on points in La Liga with Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid....2020
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• Real Madrid 3 Athletic Bilbao 0: Hat-trick hero Benzema scores for fifth game in a row to seal victory
Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Sunday, with Karim Benzema scoring all three to continue his hot streak in front of goal....2019
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• Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao live stream info, TV channel, info: How to watch La Liga on TV, stream online
Barca is marching towards the title and expects three more points here...2018

• 'This is a special derby': Athletic Club, Real Sociedad share Basque roots but differ in philosophy

2023

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• Sociedad beat Athletic in Basque derby Copa final
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....2021
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• 'The Year of the Copa' could set up games to rival Barca, Real's Clasicos in 2011

The Copa del Rey has turned up some shocks this year, but could Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad rival Barca and Madrid's "Clasico wars" of 2011?...2021
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• Real Madrid go level on points atop La Liga
2020

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• Transfer Talk: David Beckham eyes Lionel Messi for Miami; Paul Pogba back at Juventus?
2018

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• Bilbao defender Alvarez to undergo chemotherapy on testicle
BILBAO, Spain (AP) Athletic Bilbao says defender Yeray Alvarez will undergo chemotherapy after tests revealed an anomaly in a testicle that had previously been treated for a tumor....2017

• Yunus Musah, Valencia advance to Copa Del Rey Final
Yunus Musah has continued to play a consistent role for La Liga club Valencia this season and will now have his first crack at bringing home a trophy later this Spring. Musah helped Valencia reach April’s Copa Del Rey Final, playing the final 19 minutes of Wednesday’s 1-0 second leg semifinal vctory over Athletic Bilbao. ... Read more...2022
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• LIVE: Messi chases 700 as Barcelona seek top spot
After Real Madrid took over as Liga leaders, nothing less than victory against Athletic Bilbao will do for Barcelona. The day before he turns 33, Lionel Messi is one short of 700 career goals....2020
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• New York City FC sign Athletic Bilbao veteran Andoni Iraola, Manchester City youth product Angelino
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• Man United sign Spain forward Garcia

Manchester United have signed Spain forward Lucia Garcia from Athletic Bilbao on two-year deal, the WSL side said on Monday....2022
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• Robertson injured in Liverpool friendly draw
2021

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• 'This is a special derby': Athletic Club, Real Sociedad share Basque roots but differ in philosophy
2023

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• Ex-Barca coach Valverde returns to Athletic

Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has returned to Athletic Bilbao for a third spell as coach, the LaLiga side announced on Thursday....2022
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• Madrid claim Supercopa title with Bilbao victory
Real Madrid won the Spanish Supercopa with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday....2022
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• Americans Abroad Player of the Week: Sergino Dest
Sergino Dest’s future at La Liga club Barcelona was in question during Xavi Hernandez’s early days in charge of the club, but since then the American defender has continued to impress and remain a regular in the starting lineup. Dest delivered back-to-back starts for Barcelona in victories over Napoli and Athletic Bilbao respectively, featuring as ... Read more...2022
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• Real Madrid go 8 clear on back of Benzema brace
Real Madrid rode a pair of Karim Benzema goals to a win over Athletic Bilbao as LaLiga closed out play for 2021 on Wednesday night....2021
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• Nacho keeps Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes alive

Real Madrid go into the final matchday with hopes of winning La Liga intact after Nacho's goal led Los Blancos to a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao....2021
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• La Liga title race chaos as Atleti drop more points
2021

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• Sensational Messi guides Barca to Copa crown
Lionel Messi's brace helped Barcelona claim the Copa del Rey title with a win over Athletic Bilbao in the final on Saturday....2021
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• Sociedad beat Athletic in Basque derby Copa final
2021

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• Messi brace lifts Barca to win over Athletic

Lionel Messi scored two goals as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in La Liga action on Wednesday....2021
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• Zidane calls Benzema 'best' France striker ever

Zinedine Zidane praised Karim Benzema as the best French striker ever after scoring a brace in Real Madrid's 3-1 La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao....2020
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• LIVE: Real out to extend lead at top of La Liga
Real Madrid can take a seven point lead over Barcelona in the race for the Spanish title if they can beat Athletic Bilbao. Follow it live with ESPN....2020
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• Transfer Talk: David Beckham eyes Lionel Messi for Miami; Paul Pogba back at Juventus?
2018

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