Tag Archives: Athletic Bilbao

La Liga 2013: Week 22 Preview and Fixtures

Atletico Madrid vs. Real Betis is the best match-up in terms of potential story lines this week as the Spanish Primera Division rolls on in to February. Can Atheltic Bilbao continue their apparent revival? Has Real Betis finally hit the … read more »

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Juventus turn to ex-Chelsea star Drogba

Didier Drogba has emerged as a surprise transfer alternative for Juventus who fear being priced out of a deal for Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente. Although Drogba only moved to Shanghai Shenua this summer, financial problems at the Chinese club following … read more »

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La Liga preview: Real look to bounce back

Reigning champions Real Madrid will look to bounce back from their midweek 3-2 Supercopa de Espana defeat to arch rivals Barcelona on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s men travel to Getafe for their second match of the La Liga season still looking … read more »

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New Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova ready to sign Drogba

Barcelona have joined the race to sign Didier Drogba on a free transfer from Chelsea. The Spanish giants are ready to offer the veteran striker a two-year contract to beat off interest from China, Milan or the USA, according to … read more »

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Real Madrid celebrate record-breaking season in style

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas lifted the Primera División trophy, after his side had finished off a record-breaking season in style with a 4-1 victory over Real Mallorca. First-half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema had Real comfortable and … read more »

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Atletico Madrid eclipse Ajax & Barcelona as Europe’s finest

Atletico Madrid’s 3-0 win over Spanish rivals Athletic Bilbao last night not only sealed a second Europa League triumph in three years, but also ensured they etched their names into the record books. Scintillating goals from Falcao (2) and Diego … read more »

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Real Madrid parade after triumph in Pictures

Madrid – Thousands of jubilant Real Madrid fans swamped the centre of the Spanish capital on Thursday to see their heroes parade in an open-top bus in celebration of their league title success. “Champions! Ole, ole!” yelled the crowd, as … read more »

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Real Madrid: The 2012 La Liga Champion

Real Madrid won their first Primera Division title in four years in style with a comprehensive victory at Athletic Bilbao tonight. Gonzalo Higuain smashed home a superb 16th-minute opener after Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier missed horribly from the penalty spot. … read more »

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2012 La Liga: Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid Preview ‎

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Iker Muniain has warned Real Madrid his side will be doing everything in their power to delay the visitors’ Primera Division title celebrations at San Mames on Wednesday night. Jose Mourinho’s side face the Basque side knowing … read more »

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Real Madrid out to clinch 2012 La Liga in Bilbao

MADRID: Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday knowing a win would give them their first ‘La Liga’ title in four years, breaking the domination of Barcelona forged by the departing Pep Guardiola. With three games remaining Madrid’s seven point … read more »

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Real Madrid focus on La Liga after Champions League heartache

Spanish hopes of a mouth watering Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barcelona evaporated this week with both sides crashing out at the semi final stage but at least Real have the consolation of being on the verge of … read more »

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Valencia up to third place after thumping Rayo 4-1

MADRID, April 11 (Reuters) – Valencia climbed above Malaga into third and an automatic qualification slot for next season’s Champions League when a Jonas double helped them to a 4-1 win at home to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on … read more »

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Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is full of praise for Bielsa-inspired Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona boss Josep Guardiola says he and his players are fully concentrated on tonight’s La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao, even with AC Milan to come next Tuesday. Guardiola said yesterday that he would not consider the upcoming Champions League … read more »

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Bilbao tie not over yet – Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United can overturn a 3-2 deficit after being “well beaten” in Thursday night’s Europa League clash at home to Athletic Bilbao. United suffered their second successive home defeat in the tournament as impressive Athletic came … read more »

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