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  Atletico Madrid held at Bilbao in blow to top-four hopes

  Football | June 14, 2020 20:42 IST

  The setback kept Diego Simeone’s team in sixth place, outside the Champions League spots.

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  My body has said 'enough': Spain striker Aritz Aduriz announces retirement

  Football | May 21, 2020 8:53 IST

  Spain's oldest goalscorer and Athletic Bilbao's 'charismatic' striker Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.

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  Athletic Bilbao set up Copa del Rey final against Basque rival Real Sociedad

  Football | March 06, 2020 8:22 IST

  It will be the first time the two teams play for the Copa title since Athletic beat Sociedad in 1910 in the deciding match of a three-team mini-tournament.

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  Real Madrid, Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey in quarterfinals

  Football | February 07, 2020 8:10 IST

  Real Madrid lost to Real Sociedad 3-4 at home while a late goal from Athletic Bilbao knocked out Barcelona in the quarterfinals of Copa del Rey.

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  La Liga: Real Madrid held to goalless draw by Bilbao, go two points behind Barcelona

  Football | December 23, 2019 8:54 IST

  Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga clash, as they enter the winter break two points behind arch-rivals Barcelona.

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  La Liga: Atletico Madrid go second after El Clasico postponement

  Football | October 27, 2019 8:33 IST

  Atletico defeated Athletic 2-0 in Madrid with goals by Saul Niguez and Alvaro Morata, joining leader Barcelona and moving one point ahead of Real Madrid.

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  Luis Suarez injured during Barcelona's opening day defeat to Athletic Bilbao

  Football | August 17, 2019 16:26 IST

  Luis Suarez was forced off the pitch in the 37th minute of Friday's game and was replaced by Brazil midfielder Rafinha.

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  Ernesto Valverde critical of Antoine Griezmann's performance against Athletic Bilbao

  Football | August 17, 2019 12:38 IST

  Barcelona lost to Athletic Bilbao 1-0 thanks to a screamer from Aduriz in the 89th minute -- their first loss on the opening day of a La Liga season in 10 years.

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  La Liga: Barcelona fail to score at Bilbao as Real Madrid cut gap to just six points

  Football | February 11, 2019 9:38 IST

  Barcelona has now drawn three games in a row and is showing signs of fatigue as the season enters a critical phase.

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  La Liga: Barcelona held by Athletic Bilbao for third straight setback

  Football | September 30, 2018 8:28 IST

  Messi came off the bench in the second half to set up a late equalizer by Munir El Haddadi, but he wasn't able to lead the defending champions to victory.

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  La Liga: Dembele rescues FC Barcelona again; Athletic Bilbao hold Real Madrid

  Football | September 16, 2018 9:34 IST

  Dembele, who helped France win the World Cup in July, has the spot in the starting 11 alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez that once belonged to Neymar.

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  EPL: Manchester City sign defender Aymeric Laporte for club record 65 million Euros

  Football | January 31, 2018 11:52 IST

  City have spent about 120 million pounds (then $155 million) on three fullbacks Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Danilo in the last transfer window.

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  La Liga: FC Barcelona edge Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid draw Villarreal

  Football | October 29, 2017 16:20 IST

  Messi again showcased his multi skillset with a dazzling display of playmaking and finishing while leading Barcelona to another win.

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  Aduriz's late goal gives Bilbao 1-1 draw with Valencia

  Football | April 10, 2015 12:00 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: Athletic Bilbao's Aritz Aduriz scored in the last minute to snatch a 1-1 draw at home to 10-man Valencia in the Spanish league on Thursday.The striker tapped in a shot that had come

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  Real Madrid loses 1-0 at Bilbao, puts Liga lead in jeopardy

  Football | March 08, 2015 7:16 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: Spanish league leader Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, stumbling for a second straight week.Aritz Aduriz rose to head in the only goal in the 26th minute, and strike partner

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  Barca stars return to training, Alves trains individually

  Football | February 06, 2015 11:58 IST

  Madrid: Following two days of rest, FC Barcelona players returned to training with the notable absence of Brazilian right-back Dani Alves, who trained individually.Barca were Thursday preparing for Sunday's game against Athletic Bilbao in Spanish

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  Villarreal, Bilbao & Espanyol join Barca in Copa semifinals

  Football | January 30, 2015 11:16 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: Villarreal won 1-0 at Getafe to advance to a Copa del Rey semifinal against Barcelona on a 2-0 aggregate score on Thursday.Athletic Bilbao will meet Espanyol in the other semifinal.Villarreal entered with a

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  Barcelona beat Cordoba, Atletico defeat Bilbao in La Liga

  Football | December 22, 2014 16:24 IST

  Madrid: FC Barcelona were able to maintain the pressure on Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga thanks to a 5-0 win at home against struggling Cordoba CF in the last round of

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  Champions League : Shakhtar Donetsk holds Athletic Bilbao to 0-0 draw

  Football | September 18, 2014 7:45 IST

  Bilbao, Spain: Shakhtar Donetsk spoiled Athletic Bilbao's return to the Champions League by holding the hosts to a 0-0 draw in their Group H clash on Wednesday.   Shakhtar surged forward from the first whistle instead

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  Neymar nets 2 from Messi's passes as Barca wins

  Football | September 13, 2014 22:52 IST

  BARCELONA, Spain: Neymar came on as a substitute to score twice from passes by Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and maintained its lead of the Spanish league on Saturday.   Neymar again started