Athletic Bilbao – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:35:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Athletic Bilbao – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I Can’t Wait To Enjoy UCL Football With Athletic Bilbao – Nico Williams https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-wait-to-enjoy-ucl-football-with-athletic-bilbao-nico-williams/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-wait-to-enjoy-ucl-football-with-athletic-bilbao-nico-williams/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:30:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462178 Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams has come out to say that he wants to keep making history at the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, playing UCL football will be an exciting experience for him and his teammates next season because they’ve [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-wait-to-enjoy-ucl-football-with-athletic-bilbao-nico-williams/feed/ 0 Nico Williams Used Barcelona To Get His Latest Bumper Contract At Athletic Bilbao – Joan Gaspar https://www.theinfostride.com/nico-williams-used-barcelona-to-get-his-latest-bumper-contract-at-athletic-bilbao-joan-gaspar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nico-williams-used-barcelona-to-get-his-latest-bumper-contract-at-athletic-bilbao-joan-gaspar/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:50:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461413 Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has reacted to Nico Williams rejecting the Spanish club and extending his stay at Athletic Bilbao. He recently revealed that Bilbao is in trouble after the latest bumper contract the youngster signed. Speaking to the press, Joan shared that Bilbao giving Nico a massive salary to keep him around will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nico-williams-used-barcelona-to-get-his-latest-bumper-contract-at-athletic-bilbao-joan-gaspar/feed/ 0 I Will Not Risk Messi Vs Athletic Bilbao On Sunday – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-risk-messi-vs-athletic-bilbao-on-sunday-ernesto-valverde/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:48:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236778 Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde has said Lionel Messi will not be risked for Barca’s opener against Athletic Bilbao on Friday. The Argentine has been excluded from the squad list after injuring himself in training last week. He missed the club’s tour of the United States and has not played in any of Barca’s five preseason [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Wanted All Three Points Vs Athletic Bilbao – Julen Lopetegui https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-wanted-all-three-points-vs-athletic-bilbao-julen-lopetegui/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 06:21:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216365 Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui said he still has plenty of confidence in his squad but was disappointed in only getting a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao. “A draw for Real Madrid is never good,” he said after the match. “We came for three points and we didn’t get them.” Iker Muniain took the lead [...]

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]]> Barcelona’s Ernesto Valverde Defeats Old Club, Athletic Bilbao https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelonas-ernesto-valverde-defeats-old-club-athletic-bilbao/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:05:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186953 Sergio Busquets has said Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao is down to only Marc-Andre ter Stegen after the German international made a number of fine stops to prevent the opponent from scoring. “The truth is we struggled a lot, especially in the second-half,” Busquets told Movistar after the game. “They had chances to equalise, [...]

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]]> Lallana’s Injury Is A Big Blow – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/lallanas-injury-is-a-big-blow-klopp/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:07:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177039 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will keep an open mind on the Reds’ participation in the transfer market, after signing off on an unbeaten pre-season with a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao. The Reds boss saw 19-year-old summer signing Dominic Solanke net another goal, along with 17-year-old Ben Woodburn, while Alberto Moreno impressed at full back. [...]

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]]> I Am Happy With Our Season – Ander Herrera https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-happy-with-our-season-ander-herrera/ Sun, 28 May 2017 01:48:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166526 Manchester United may have finished sixth in the Premier League but Ander Herrera believes the Red Devils can be pleased with their first season under Jose Mourinho. United missed out on the top four but secured their place in next season’s Champions League after beating Ajax in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday. [...]

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]]> What Next For FC Barcelona? https://www.theinfostride.com/what-next-for-fc-barcelona/ Tue, 23 May 2017 11:26:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165983 Barcelona face a summer of reconstruction after their grip on the La Liga title was ended by newly crowned champions Real Madrid. Here, AFP Sports looks at five key issues the Catalans have to address in the coming months to gain ground on their rivals from the Spanish capital. Undoubtedly Barca’s number one priority is [...]

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]]> Athletic Bilbao Stun Barcelona With Nine-Men https://www.theinfostride.com/athletic-bilbao-stun-barcelona-with-nine-men/ Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:40:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153284 Athletic Bilbao held on with nine-men to surprise Barcelona 2-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Copa del Rey tie on Thursday. Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams had given the hosts a two-goal lead in the first half before Lionel Messi drew a goal back from a free kick just after the break. But [...]

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]]> Barcelona Beat Athletic Bilbao https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-beat-athletic-bilbao/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 09:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141844 Ivan Rakitic’s first-half header maintained Barcelona’s 100 percent start to the La Liga season as the champions withstood a wave of late pressure to win 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Rakitic finished off an excellent team move after 20 minutes, but with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez uncharacteristically wayward in front of goal, Athletic [...]

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]]> Atletico Madrid Draw Again https://www.theinfostride.com/atletico-madrid-draw-again/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 21:31:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141722 Atletico’s slow start to the campaign continued as they have now managed just two points from their opening two games, both against newly promoted opposition. Euro 2016 top scorer Antoine Griezmann missed the best chance of the first-half, whilst Leganes goalkeeper Jon Serantes saved from Kevin Gameiro and Fernando Torres after the break. “If we [...]

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]]> Luis Enrique Expects Tough Athletic Bilbao Test https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-enrique-expects-tough-athletic-bilbao-test/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141724 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is expecting another gruelling game at Athletic Bilbao when the La Liga champions visit San Mames on Sunday. Barca scrapped a 1-0 win in the fixture last season thanks to a second-half strike from Luis Suarez after Lionel Messi missed a penalty. The Catalans were also thrashed 4-0 at San Mames [...]

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]]> Gary Neville Demands Reaction Aginst Athletic Bilbao https://www.theinfostride.com/gary-neville-demands-reaction-aginst-athletic-bilbao/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:57:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122874 Under-pressure Valencia boss Gary Neville will expect a response on Thursday as they look to overturn a 1-0 deficit in their Europa League tie with Athletic Bilbao. Neville has been highly critical of his side’s performances in recent weeks after four defeats in their last five in all competitions, including last week’s loss at San [...]

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]]> Ronaldo Leads Real Madrid To Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-leads-real-madrid-to-victory/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:12:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120545 Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice to help Real Madrid to a 4-2 La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu and edge to within a point of leaders Barcelona. The Portugal international opened the scoring in the third minute after being set up by Karim Benzema, only for Javier Eraso to restore parity shortly [...]

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]]> Barcelona Beat Athletic Bilbao Without Messi https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-beat-athletic-bilbao-without-messi/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:37:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118784 Holders Barcelona took charge of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal with a 2-1 first-leg victory at Athletic Bilbao. Even without Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez Barcelona were still able to control proceedings, Neymar and Munir El Haddadi handing the visitors a 2-0 lead. Aduriz Zubeldia grabbed an 89th-minute goal for Bilbao however, to keep the [...]

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]]> Barcelona Coach Scared Of Athletic Bilbao https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-coach-scared-of-athletic-bilbao/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:45:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118707 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is wary of the threat posed by Athletic Bilbao forward Aritz Aduriz before the holders play their King’s Cup quarterfinal, first leg at the Basque club on Wednesday. A robust striker who is particularly strong in the air, Aduriz was suspended for Sunday’s La Liga game at Barca, which the Spanish [...]

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]]> Barcelona Seek Revenge Against Bilbao https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-seek-revenge-against-bilbao/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:01:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118419 Barcelona will be looking to avenge the defeat they suffered to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup when they host the Basque side in La Liga on Sunday, coach Luis Enrique said. Bilbao crushed Barca 4-0 at their San Mames stadium in the first leg of the competition last August and a 1-1 draw [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Manager Rafael Benitez Confirms Sergio Ramos Will Miss Athletic Bilbao Trip https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-manager-rafael-benitez-confirms-sergio-ramos-will-miss-athletic-bilbao-trip/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:42:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100478 Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez confirms Sergio Ramos will not be part of the team visiting Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. The club skipper has not played for the side since dislocating his shoulder in last week’s 4 – 0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish defender joins Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez [...]

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]]> Barca back to winning ways in Cup opener https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-back-to-winning-ways-in-cup-opener/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 00:47:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3840 Barcelona bounced back from consecutive defeats away to Ajax and Athletic Bilbao with a 4-1 win at third-tier Cartagena in the first leg of their Copa del Rey fourth round tie on Friday. With Barca in need of a response after two disappointing performances…

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]]> Messi-less Barcelona beaten again in Bilbao https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-less-barcelona-beaten-bilbao/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:23:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3136 Barcelona slipped to a second consecutive defeat for the first time since April 2012 as they lost for the first time in the league this season 1-0 away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Barcelona had suffered their first defeat under coach Gerardo Martino…

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