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Team Focus: Could Goal-Shy Athletic be Dragged into a Relegation Battle?

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Team Focus: Could Goal-Shy Athletic be Dragged into a Relegation Battle? Although it is not unusual for the team which finishes fourth in La Liga to have difficulties handling Champions League commitments the following year, Athletic Club’s struggles this season are still quite startling.Things seemed really rosy for Athletic just last August when they made good on...

Team Focus: Athletic Floundering in the Wake of Herrera's Departure

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Team Focus: Athletic Floundering in the Wake of Herrera's Departure 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

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Player Focus: Iker Muniain - The Youngest Veteran in European Football 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

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Player Focus: Iturraspe the Unsung Hero of Athletic Bilbao 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

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Player Focus: Experienced Aduriz Key in Athletic's Champions League Push 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

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League Focus: The Race for Fourth in La Liga There's a battle going on in La Liga right now that threatens even the title race when it comes to drama and intrigue. Cast your eyes slightly below the engrossing three-way tussle for La Liga’s top spot, and you'll arrive at fourth place.It's the coveted final Champions League place that&rsqu...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips The best value this week can be found in Italy. There aren't any particularly big clashes around Europe, so head to Serie A if you want to play it safe; otherwise bear in mind those who come into the weekend after European exploits or those who face a Champions or Europa League clash in the coming d...

Team Focus: The Valverde Effect at Athletic Bilbao

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Team Focus: The Valverde Effect at Athletic Bilbao If anything, this was meant to be a year of recovery for Athletic Bilbao. The emotional and physical strains of the Marcelo Bielsa era were deeply felt after all, and the appointment of Ernesto Valverde was seen as a perfect tonic.Instead, however, we’re seeing a resurrection in Bilbao. It cou...

Player Focus: United's Loss on Ander is Athletic's Gain

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Player Focus: United's Loss on Ander is Athletic's Gain So close, yet so far. Manchester United’s pursuit of Ander Herrera in the closing days of the transfer window caused huge controversy due to the various stories around the negotiating of the deal. Lost in all the madness, unsurprisingly, has been just how ideal the 24-year-old would’ve b...

Player Focus: Athletic & Betis Wrap Up Crucial Beñat & Verdú Deals Early

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Player Focus: Athletic & Betis Wrap Up Crucial Beñat & Verdú Deals Early This week has been interesting in Spain as two of the most talented midfielders in La Liga have moved on to new clubs. Importantly for the quality and reputation of the league both remained in Spain. A common trend recently has seen many talented players from outside the top two move on to England, ...