Aduriz Form Crucial as Athletic Look to Upset Sevilla
by Ben McAleer
at Alhamisi, Apr 14 2016 15:45
Last week in the Europa League, an awful run of form was finally snapped. After 21 attempts in both the league and Europe, Sevilla finally won a game away from home. Unai Emery’s side have routinely impressed in cup competitions, yet were one of the worst performers in Europe on their travels....
This Week's Europa League Tips with Bet365
by Josh Wright
at Alhamisi, Mac 17 2016 12:25
The Smart Money in Buabook's Europa League Match Markets
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Mac 16 2016 14:15
Bayer Leverkusen vs VillarrealHaving successfully secured a 2-0 first leg win in Spain, Villarreal know they have progression in their own hands. However, their away form of late leaves a lot to be desired, with the Yellow Submarines currently mired in a seven-game winless run on their travels. Baye...
Team Focus: Could Goal-Shy Athletic be Dragged into a Relegation Battle?
by Dermot Corrigan
at Jumanne, Jan 20 2015 15:41
Team Focus: Athletic Floundering in the Wake of Herrera's Departure
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Okt 1 2014 16:00
Losing your best player will always have an adverse effect on a team. Liverpool have struggled this season following the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, while Tottenham failed to sufficiently replace Gareth Bale after his record breaking move to Real Madrid. Athletic Club are following suit having...
Player Focus: Iker Muniain - The Youngest Veteran in European Football
by Dermot Corrigan
at Jumanne, Ago 26 2014 15:40
Iker Muniain might well be the youngest veteran player in European football. Muniain has played over 200 senior games for Athletic Bilbao. At international level he has won three European Championship trophies, and has played for the senior Spanish side.He is now charged with leading his side in Wed...
Player Focus: Iturraspe the Unsung Hero of Athletic Bilbao
by David Cartlidge
at Alhamisi, Mac 27 2014 16:40
The name Ander became a household one over the summer when a transfer saga that ultimately failed to come to fruition became headline news. This season in La Liga, however, that particular Ander (Herrera), while doing his reputation no harm whatsoever, has played second fiddle somewhat to a namesake...
Player Focus: Experienced Aduriz Key in Athletic's Champions League Push
by Ben McAleer
at Alhamisi, Mac 6 2014 12:30
When Fernando Llorente announced he would be departing for Juventus in the summer of 2013, Athletic Bilbao knew they had to bring in a replacement. In hindsight then, the decision to re-sign Aritz Aduriz in 2012 proved to be a masterstroke by the Basque outfit as the experienced frontman ended his f...
League Focus: The Race for Fourth in La Liga
by David Cartlidge
at Alhamisi, Feb 27 2014 16:00