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Yeray Alvarez signs new Athletic Bilbao deal
Spanish defender Yeray Alvarez signs a new long-term contract with Athletic Bilbao after recovering from testicular cancer.Feb 10, 19:13
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Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 19:15
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Team News: Luis Enrique opts for strong Barcelona XI in Athletic Bilbao clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique opts for a strong starting XI ahead of Thursday night's Copa del Rey last-16 first leg at Athletic Bilbao.Jan 5, 19:37
Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 win over Barcelona, as the hosts held on with nine men for a first-leg advantage.Jan 5, 19:15
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Barcelona 'make contact with Everton boss Ronald Koeman'
A report claims that Everton manager Ronald Koeman has been made Barcelona's top target to replace Luis Enrique next summer should the Spaniard step aside.Jan 3, 10:48
Barcelona considering Ernesto Valverde as potential replacement for Luis Enrique?
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde reportedly emerges as a potential replacement for Barcelona coach Luis Enrique.Dec 29, 11:40
Yeray Alvarez laughs off Barcelona rumours
Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez laughs off claims that Barcelona want to sign him in the January transfer window.Nov 15, 14:08
Preview:Sevilla vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews the Europa League quarter-final second leg between Spanish rivals Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao.Apr 13, 15:46
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla at San Mames.Apr 6, 13:25
Live Commentary: Valencia 2-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live updates of the Europa League last-16 second leg between Valencia and Athletic Bilbao at the Mestalla.Mar 17, 17:00
Ernesto Valverde signs new Athletic Bilbao deal
Reported Real Madrid and Spain managerial target Ernesto Valverde agrees a new contract with Athletic Bilbao that runs until the summer of 2017.Mar 3, 12:02
Real Madrid sound out Tottenham Hotspur's Mauricio Pochettino?
A report in Spain says that Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is among a list of coaches admired by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.Mar 2, 11:08
Real Madrid up to second spot in La Liga with win over Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid move to within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona courtesy of a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.Feb 13, 16:53
Luis Suarez scores hat-trick as Barcelona put six past 10-man Athletic Bilbao
Luis Suarez scores a hat-trick as Barcelona extend their unbeaten run to 22 games with a dominant 6-0 win over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.Jan 17, 21:22
Live Commentary: Barcelona 6-0 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
See how Barcelona hammered 10-man Athletic Bilbao in Sunday's La Liga match at Camp Nou with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Jan 17, 18:30
Ernesto Valverde: 'Aritz Aduriz is a gem'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde warns Barcelona off making a move for his "gem" of a striker Aritz Aduriz, who has already scored 20 times this season.Nov 30, 17:13
Ernesto Valverde pleased to continue winning run
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde praises his side for continuing their strong form with a 2-1 win over Espanyol at the weekend.Nov 9, 18:43
Inaki Williams screamer helps Athletic Bilbao to narrow win
Athletic Bilbao beat Espanyol 2-1 at San Mames to maintain their winning run in all competitions.Nov 8, 12:55
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde pleased with "difficult" win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde insists that Sporting Gijon made it tough for his team in Monday's La Liga fixture, despite the hosts running out 3-0 winners.Oct 27, 18:56
Ernesto Valverde wary of Alen Halilovic threat
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde picks out Sporting Gijon's on-loan Barcelona attacker Alen Halilovic as the main threat to his team on Monday's La Liga clash.Oct 26, 18:43
Mikel San Jose: 'Ernesto Valverde ideal for Spain'
Athletic Bilbao defender Mikel San Jose claims that his club manager Ernesto Valverde would be the perfect replacement for current Spain boss Vicente del Bosque.Oct 12, 16:34
David Moyes: 'Referee made right call'
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes denies claims that Athletic Bilbao should have been awarded a penalty in Sunday's Basque derby at the Anoeta.Sep 28, 14:47
Ernesto Valverde bemoans penalty incident in Basque derby
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde claims that his side should have had a first-half penalty in Sunday's goalless draw at Real Sociedad in La Liga.Sep 28, 14:34
Match Analysis: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Real Madrid record a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.Sep 23, 21:35
Karim Benzema brace sends Rafael Benitez's Real Madrid top of La Liga
Real Madrid move to the top of the La Liga table following a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames stadium.Sep 23, 20:54
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Athletic Bilbao's La Liga clash as they welcome travelling Real Madrid to the new San Mames stadium.Sep 22, 16:06
Ernesto Valverde: 'We must beat Getafe'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde refuses to play down the importance of Sunday's La Liga clash against Getafe.Sep 13, 13:50
Preview:Eibar vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Eibar and Athletic Bilbao.Aug 28, 16:19
Athletic Bilbao reach Europa League group stages after sneaking past Zilina
Athletic Bilbao reach the Europa League group stages after securing a 1-0 win over Zilina, and 3-3 away-goal win on aggregate, in their playoff round second leg.Aug 27, 20:40
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's Primera Liga opener at Athletic Bilbao as the reigning champions look to kick off their defence in style.Aug 22, 21:40
Zilina hit back to stun Athletic Bilbao
Zilina come from two goals behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie.Aug 20, 20:08
Preview:Zilina vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Europa League qualifier between Slovak side Zilina and Spanish Super Cup winners Athletic Bilbao.Aug 18, 12:03
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-1 (1-5) Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole dissects the action as Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Super Cup with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.Aug 17, 22:40
Preview:Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's second-leg Spanish Cup meeting with Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou as the Catalans look to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat.Aug 17, 10:09
Luis Enrique: 'Blame me for Spanish Super Cup rout'
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique takes full responsibility for his side's abject 4-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup.Aug 14, 23:54
Report: Athletic Bilbao in talks to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Raul Garcia
Talks are underway between Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid over a possible transfer for Spain international midfielder Raul Garcia, a new report claims.Aug 14, 08:43
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, which takes place at San Mames on Friday.Aug 12, 16:55
Team News: Javier Eraso keeps Athletic Bilbao place for Inter Baku second leg
Athletic Bilbao's two-goal hero from the first leg, Javier Eraso, keeps his place in the XI for their Europa League qualifying second leg against Inter Baku.Aug 6, 15:17
Preview:Inter Baku vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round second leg between Inter Baku and Athletic Bilbao in Azerbaijan.Aug 4, 10:55
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Inter Baku
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Inter Baku at San Mames.Jul 29, 16:57
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