Earlier this weekend, it was revealed that Barcelona consider Athletic Club’s Nico Williams to be their top target to reinforce the left wing position in Xavi Hernandez’s squad.
Getafe coach Jose Bordalas felt Unai Simon was the difference for Athletic Bilbao last night. Athletic won 2-0 thanks to Inaki Williams' brace. And Simon saved a late penalty from Mason Greenwood.
One area that Barcelona are keen to address during the summer transfer window is left wing. There is currently no natural option in Xavi Hernandez’s squad, which has seen the likes of Raphinha, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres utilised there, and as such, a top-level signing is wanted by the sporting department.
Athletic Club kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a battling 2-0 victory over Getafe on Friday night. Inaki Williams scored both goals for Los Leones, who ended with nine men after Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes were both sent off, but their real hero was Unai Simon.
Athletic Club have kept alive their hopes of a UEFA Champions League qualification spot in a 2-0 win at Getafe. The Basque side are in a direct battle with Atletico Madrid for fourth place in La Liga in the campaign run in.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has admitted frustration with the make-up of his squad. Bilbao next face Getafe and are short at the back. Valverde said, "At the moment what is going to happen for sure is that we are going to be in Europe and we are going to have four competitions.
Gary Neville has recalled his difficult time as Valencia coach. Neville lasted barely months in the job in Spain. He recalled: "I remember we played Athletic Bilbao three times, in the quarterfinals of the Europa League and in a league match, and Ernesto Valverde was the coach.
As a result of winning their first Copa del Rey title in 40 years at the start of April, Athletic Club will be playing European football next season, at least in the Europa League.
Getafe coach Jose Bordalas says European qualification will be a bonus this season. Getafe secured Primera safety last week and now are in the frame for the European places.
River Plate vice-president Ignacio Villarroel admits they're interested in Iker Muniain. The midfielder is leaving Athletic Bilbao at the end of the season and keen on a move to River.
Last week, Iker Muniain announced that he will be leaving Athletic Club upon the expiry of his contract, thus ending his 15-year stay in the first team.
At the end of last summer’s transfer window, Barcelona needed salary space to ensure the loan signings of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix. In order to finalise these deals, Eric Garcia was moved on to Girona for the season, where he has been in excellent form.
In recent months, the notion of several young Spanish players playing at both Euro 2024 and the Paris 2024 Olympics has been floated. Among those that could be called up for both tournaments are Barcelona pair Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, as well Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
Atlético Madrid have been ordered to partially close their south stand for two matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Athletic Club player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse in Saturday's LaLiga game.
Iker Muniain has penned a short farewell letter to Athletic Bilbao fans. The midfielder is leaving Athletic this summer after 15 seasons. Muniain wrote: "A farewell is like a penalty in a Cup final.
Valencia forward Hugo Duro won himself some fans in Catalonia on Monday night, after he comforted Marc-Andre ter Stegen, following the German’s error for his goal.
The future of Joao Felix has been uncertain for the best part of two years, having spent a season on loan with Chelsea, and now a second with Barcelona.
Earlier this week, Iker Muniain announced that he would be leaving Athletic Club at the end of the season, having decided against signing a new contract.
Saturday’s match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club at the Civitas Metropolitano was marred by a disappointing incident in the first half, which saw Nico Williams suffer racist abuse.
Saturday’s match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club, which the hosts won 3-1, was overshadowed by another racist incident in Spanish football. Nico Williams was subjected to monkey chants from a small section of home supporters, which caused the match to be temporarily halted by the on-field referee.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was delighted with their 3-1 win against Athletic Bilbao. The result strengthens their top four chances. Simeone said: "It wasn't a final, there are still games ahead.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde was left frustrated after their 3-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid. The match was marred by alleged racist insults aimed at Athletic forward Nico Williams.
Athletic Bilbao striker Raul Garcia thanked Atletico Madrid fans for their support before kickoff yesterday. Raul has played for both clubs and will retire at the end of the season.
Another incident of racism in Spanish soccer marred Atletico Madrid's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
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