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.
Atletico Madrid have secured a crucial boost in the La Liga top four race with a key 3-1 win over rivals Athletic Club. Los Rojiblancos end the weekend with a six point lead over their Basque visitors with five games left to play in the domestic campaign.
Atletico Madrid are level at half time in their key La Liga clash with Athletic Club with Nico Williams the focus in the Spanish capital. Both sides are battling for UEFA Champions League qualification with tonight’s clash effectively a top four direct scrap.
Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams has paid tribute to Iker Muniain. The midfielder will leave Athletic this summer after 15 years with the club. Williams told AS: Iker and I are like brothers, we have been together for ten years.
Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams has sung the praises of coach Ernesto Valverde. Williams says Valverde has found a way for Athletic to fulfill it's potential.
Earlier this week, Xavi Hernandez opted to stay on as head coach of Barcelona, despite stating on many occasions since January that he would be stepping down in the summer.
Inaki Williams and Nico Williams often starting on opposite sides, usually united by intentions, the pair have both singled out manager Ernesto Valverde as the key to their success in the Copa del Rey and La Liga this season.
Barcelona are to secure the future of talented defender Hector Fort in the coming weeks, after Xavi Hernandez’s U-turn on his future at the club. The 17-year-old has been on the fringes of the first team this season, and is currently in talks over a new deal.
On Wednesday, Iker Muniain announced that he would be leaving Athletic Club at the end of the season. He had been offered the chance to extend his first team stay for a 16th year, but the 31-year-old has opted to explore a new challenge from the summer.
Iker Munian is interesting River Plate. The midfielder will leave Athletic Bilbao after 15 years and he could make the move to Argentina and River. At his farewell presentation, Muniain said: "I am closing a circle in a good moment.
Nico Williams has had a fine season with Athletic Club, and it’s far from over. The next six matches will determine whether the Bilbao-based side will be playing in next season’s Champions League, and he could play a major role in the pursuit of Atletico Madrid, who are only three points ahead.
On Wednesday, Iker Muniain announced that he would be leaving Athletic Club at the end of the season, having spent 15 years in the first team. The 31-year-old
Iker Muniain is leaving Athletic Bilbao after 15 seasons. Athletic Bilbao have announced that Muniain has decided to leave this summer. Muniain recently won the Copa del Rey for the first time.
Athletic Club legend Iker Muniain has announced that he will leave the club after 15 years in the first team, having become the second-most capped player in club history, and lifted the Copa del Rey 40 years after the club’s last major trophy this season.
Barcelona are starting to make decisions ahead of next season, but all of those will be impacted by the economic crisis burdening the club. Ahead of this summer, the Blaugrana have a week to present a financial plan to La Liga.
All eyes will be on Real Madrid and Barcelona’s latest meeting this Sunday night, when El Clasico takes place at the Bernabeu. This is always a big occasion, but even more so this time around given that Barcelona need a victory to shake up the title race and cut the gap to the league leaders.
Athletic Club missed a key chance to boost their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes with a 1-1 draw against Granada. The Basque side are aiming to follow up their Copa del Rey title win with a top four finish this season.
Following Ilkay Gundogan’s criticism of his Barcelona teammates, there has been plenty of talk about how the German’s words went down with ‘sections of the dressing room’.
Athletic Club are blessed with having two very good goalkeepers. Unai Simon is the undisputed number one, also for Spain, whereas Julen Agirrezabala is their cup goalkeeper – and he certainly came to the fore this season.
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