Messi starts, but Barca held to draw at Bilbao
La Liga leaders Barcelona handed more momentum to Real Madrid in the title race by drawing 0-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
2018 Schedule
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2018 Schedule
6-12-6, 11th in Spanish Primera División
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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Bilbao bemused by offside ruling in draw at Vi
(Adds Rayo result, Athletic coach quotes)
Bilbao's Williams strikes twice as Sevilla's hopes fade
Sevilla's hopes of staying in the La Liga title race faded further with a 2-0 defeat on Sunday at struggling Athletic Bilbao.
Athletic confirm interest in Herrera and Llorente
Athletic Bilbao can only sign Basque players and Rafa Alkorta said they are targeting Ander Herrera, Fernando Llorente and Javi Martinez.
Bilbao's Aduriz scores 'unprecedented' penalty
Athletic Bilbao's Aritz Aduriz took the art of the audacious penalty to another level as he gave his side the lead against Real Valladolid.
Aduriz strike gives Bilbao first league win since August
Athletic Bilbao won their first La Liga match since their opener in August when an added-time penalty from veteran striker Aritz Aduriz secured a 1-
Athletic Bilbao's dilemma: get relegated or compromise?
"I would prefer to see Athletic in the second division than to see them change the philosophy." Athletic Bilbao fighting to stay up and remain true.
Relegation-threatened Athletic Bilbao sack manager
The Basque Country club made the announcement on Tuesday, a day after a 3-0 loss at Levante in La Liga.
Godin gives Atletico comeback win over Bilbao
Atletico Madrid twice came from behind to pull off a thrilling 3-2 win at home to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Real Sociedad beat Athletic Bilbao, take Basque derby
Real Sociedad won an edgy derby at Basque neighbours Athletic Bilbao 3-1 on Friday with the help of two converted penalties.
Messi benched as Barcelona held by Bilbao
Barcelona's run of poor form continued following a surprise 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Valencia may criticises La Liga for fixture change
Real Betis' home league game against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday evening will be postponed, but Valencia and Levante were forced to play in high heat.
Real Madrid held by Athletic Bilbao in ill-tempered draw
The 1-1 draw at San Mames saw the referee hand out eight yellow cards, six to Athletic players.
Williams hopes for more black players at Bilbao
Inaki Williams hopes he can pave the way for more black players to play for Athletic Bilbao in the future.
Kepa pays release clause ahead of Chelsea move
Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that Kepa Arrizabalaga has paid his release clause ahead of a proposed move to Chelsea.
Sarri wants talks about Courtois, Kepa deals
Maurizio Sarri admitted that he is in the dark about Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga but reserved some praise for the young goalkeeper.
Sources: Chelsea set to bid €80m for Bilbao No. 1
Chelsea have informed Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga that they are prepared to pay his €80 million buyout, sources tell ESPN FC.
PSG's Berchiche joins Athletic Bilbao
Berchiche, 28, was signed by PSG from Athletic's bitter rivals Real Sociedad last summer, and even usurped Layvin Kurzawa as first-choice at PSG.
PSG's Berchiche to leave for Bilbao - source
Yuri Berchiche is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain after just one season and is close to joining La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao, a source said.
Madrid trip wasn't special - ex-Real target Kepa
Athletic Bilbao's Kepa Arrizabalaga, a former Real Madrid target, didn't feel "anything special" when playing at the Bernabeu for the first time.
Late Ronaldo goal rescues point for Real Madrid
Real Madrid salvaged a 1-1 home draw against Athletic Bilbao thanks to a late Cristiano Ronaldo strike on Wednesday night.
2018-19 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | +38 | 54 |
| Atletico Madrid | 24 | 13 | 8 | 3 | +17 | 47 |
| Real Madrid | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | +12 | 45 |
| Sevilla FC | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | +10 | 37 |
| Getafe | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | +9 | 36 |
| Alavés | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | -3 | 36 |
| Real Sociedad | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | +5 | 34 |
| Real Betis | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 33 |
| Valencia | 24 | 6 | 14 | 4 | +4 | 32 |
| Eibar | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | -1 | 31 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 24 | 6 | 12 | 6 | -4 | 30 |
| Levante | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 30 |
| Leganes | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | -5 | 29 |
| Espanyol | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | -10 | 29 |
| Girona | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | -9 | 27 |
| Real Valladolid | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | -10 | 26 |
| Celta Vigo | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -7 | 24 |
| Villarreal | 24 | 4 | 11 | 9 | -5 | 23 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -14 | 23 |
| Huesca | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -17 | 18 |
2018-19 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
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