Atletico level with Barcelona after beating Bilbao
Atletico Madrid snapped a three-game winless streak in La Liga by beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home on Saturday.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
7-5-3, 5th in Spanish Primera División
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Spanish FA launches probe into VAR 'manipulation'
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has released a statement condemning a VAR decision during Valencia's 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao.
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Athletic overpower Sociedad to win Basque derby
Athletic Bilbao continued their strong start to the season by beating Basque rivals Real Sociedad 2-0 in La Liga on Friday.
Iñaki Williams blazes a trail at Spain's historic Athletic Club: 'I have in my blood what it means to be Basque'
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Athletic Club's Aduriz downs Barcelona with golazo
Lionel Messi was sorely missed as a lacklustre Barcelona were downed by an Aritz Aduriz golazo in a 1-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao.
Messi in race against time for La Liga opener
Lionel Messi is in a race against time to be fit for Barcelona's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao on Friday.
United target Inaki Williams extends Bilbao deal
Manchester United target Inaki Williams has signed a new deal at Athletic Bilbao, committing his future until 2028.
Benzema hat trick earns victory for Real Madrid
Real Madrid tightened the stranglehold on third place as Karim Benzema's hat trick earned them a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.
Getafe earn vital victory in Champions League chase
Getafe edged closer to qualifying for the Champions League for the first time by beating Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home on Sunday, seizing an advantage
Atletico title hopes hit by soft defeat at Bilbao
Atletico Madrid's faint La Liga title hopes suffered a setback with a 2-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
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.
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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.
2019-20 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +20 | 31 |
| Real Madrid | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | +19 | 31 |
| Sevilla FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 30 |
| Real Sociedad | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +8 | 26 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | +8 | 26 |
| Atletico Madrid | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 25 |
| Getafe | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| Valencia | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 23 |
| Osasuna | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 22 |
| Granada | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| Levante | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 20 |
| Real Betis | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 19 |
| Villarreal | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 18 |
| Alavés | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 18 |
| Real Valladolid | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -4 | 18 |
| Eibar | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -12 | 15 |
| Mallorca | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -9 | 14 |
| Celta Vigo | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 13 |
| Espanyol | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -18 | 9 |
| Leganes | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | -17 | 6 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference8Tied-3rd
Goals Scored17Tied-12th
Assists1012th
Goals Conceded91st