Impact Berchiche left the match in first half stoppage time being replaced by Imanol Garcia de Albeniz. The extent of the fullback's injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match against Barcelona.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
ATHLETIC 5-5-3 · 8TH IN LALIGA
5-5-3 · 8TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Real Sociedad (H) · Today 8:00PM
ATH +122 TOTAL 2.5
REAL BETIS 3 - 1 ATHLETIC CLUB | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE
Yuri Berchiche - Forced off injured Berchiche was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Real Betis with an injury.
Nico Williams - Sent off in first half Williams was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Real Betis.
Impact Williams was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 40th minute forcing Athletic Club down to ten men. The attacker will miss next week's match against Barcelona through suspension.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Sevilla president Del Nido Carrasco: 'I had to choose between my club and my father' The president of Sevilla speaks exclusively to The Athletic about the battle within his family for the club — and his plans for the future
FEBRUARY 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inigo Lekue - Won't face Betis Lekue (strain) was not selected for Sunday's match against Betis.
Impact Lekue will be heading to the sidelines for the club's upcoming match, missing out due to a muscle issue he picked up in last week's contest against Girona. There has still been little information released on the player's injury, so it is unknown if he is dealing with a long-term issue or not. However, the club will hope for it to only be minor and for him to return next week against Barcelona on Sunday, as he has been a regular starter this season, getting the start in 12 of their past 14 contests.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Inigo Lekue - Won't face Betis Lekue (strain) was not selected for Sunday's match against Betis.
Impact Lekue will be heading to the sidelines for the club's upcoming match, missing out due to a muscle issue he picked up in last week's contest against Girona. There has still been little information released on the player's injury, so it is unknown if he is dealing with a long-term issue or not. However, the club will hope for it to only be minor and for him to return next week against Barcelona on Sunday, as he has been a regular starter this season, getting the start in 12 of their past 14 contests.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Replacement referees for opening MLS matches include youth and college soccer officials The Athletic has seen the list of this weekend's appointments and there is a significant range of experience
FEBRUARY 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'He knew me as a person even though we'd never met' - Getting 'the call' from Postecoglou Players, coaches and others involved in his transfers help explain to The Athletic what it is that makes Postecoglou's sale pitch so good
FEBRUARY 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sue Bird: Caitlin Clark can be an All-Star next year "She has a chance at having a lot of success early ... a lot of it comes down to her long-distance shooting," Sue Bird told The Athletic.
FEBRUARY 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ander Herrera - Dealing with hamstring injury Herrera picked up a moderate muscle injury to his right hamstring as he is set to sit out indefinitely.
Impact Herrera was left off the squad against Girona with a hamstring issue. He will also not not be an option for Sunday's trip to Real Betis as he recovers from his injury. He continues to struggle with injuries and fitness after only starting eight times in 17 appearances, with Mikel Vesga and Ruiz de Galarreta the top favorites to start in the defensive midfield for Athletic Club.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Inigo Lekue - Suffered muscle injury Lekue has been confirmed to have suffered a muscle injury in Monday's 3-2 win over Girona, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Lekue only provided 31 minutes of play Monday as a starter before being taken off the field, having to surrender due to an apparent strain. This is a tough blow for the Athletic, as he has started in 12 of the club's past 14 matches, holding down the flanks of the defense during that span. The team is yet to release any word on the seriousness of the injury or a timetable, so he is currently in question for Sunday's contest against Betis. If he is an option, expect him to most likely get the start, but if he doesn't, expect Oscar de Marcos and Yuri Berchiche to get the starts on the outside of the defense.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Extends contract Guruzeta has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Athletic, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Guruzeta has already spent the past three seasons with Atheltic but has now extended his stay until 2028. During his career with the club so far, he has notched 72 appearances, with 30 of those coming in league play, while registering 15 goals and four assists. He has only missed three starts all season and should be expected to remain in a starting role throughout the remainder of his contract extension, still only being 25 years of age.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dani Vivian - Records goal line clearance against Girona Vivian registered three clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 3-2 win against Girona.
Impact Vivian rescued all three points for his team as he made a crucial block on the goal line in the 95th minute. He has featured in 23 games this season and has consistently averaged over three clearances and a tackle per game.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Sets up goal against Girona Guruzeta assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 victory against Girona.
Impact Guruzeta nicked the ball from Miguel Gutierrez and set up a goal for Alex Berenguer in the 56th minute. Guruzeta also recorded a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He has now played really well in the last two games and has three goal contributions. He will aim to continue this prolific run against Betis over the weekend.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Nets against Girona Williams scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 win versus Girona.
Impact Williams had big chances in the fifth and eighth minute but failed to convert them. He eventually scored in 60th minute benefitting off poor communication amongst Juanpe and Miguel Gutierrez. Williams' last league goal was against Granada in December. He will aim to add to his current tally of nine goals against Betis over the weekend.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Berenguer - Scores brace against Girona Berenguer scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Girona.
Impact Berenguer capitalized on Aleix Garcia's error and netted the opener in the second minute. He scored again in the 56th minute assisted by Gorka Guruzeta. Berenguer recorded the most crosses in his team, created two chances and also made two tackles. He has performed very well recently and now has four goals in the last four games.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Simon - Concedes two against Girona Simon had three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory against Girona.
Impact Simon recorded three saves but conceded to Viktor Tsygankov in the 49th minute and Eric Garcia in the 75th minute. This was the first time he conceded in four games as he had kept three consecutive clean sheets against Almeria, Mallorca and Cadiz.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Inigo Lekue - Forced off with knock Lekue was forced off during the first half of Monday's clash with Girona.
Impact Lekue lasted 30 minutes before being forced off with a knock. Oscar de Marcos came on to replace Lekue and would likely see a starting role if the injury to Lekue proves to sideline him for any significant period of time.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Williams - On bench to face Girona Williams (hip) is on the bench for Monday's match against Girona.
Impact Williams looks to have shaken off his injury concerns, returning to the team sheet after missing the club's last match due to a hip issue. The attacker will now hope to return to the starting XI in the team's next contest, as this is only his second time lining up on the bench this season when healthy. He will most likely still see time against Girona, earning a few minutes off the bench to test his injury in a real match.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Dani Vivian - Gets in starting XI Vivian (foot) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Girona.
Impact Vivian is back with the team after a two-match absence due to a foot issue, returning to his regular spot in the starting XI. The defender should be expected to remain as a starter moving forward, as he had not lined up outside the center of the defense all season until his injury.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Starting Monday Guruzeta (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Girona.
Impact Guruzeta is making this return to the team sheet Monday after missing the club's last contest due to thigh issues. The forward lines up in his regular starting spot as a striker and should be expected to remain there now that he is healthy, only having missed one start when an option this season.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Reports: Bucks sign F Danilo Gallinari Journeyman forward Danilo Gallinari is joining the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday.The B...
FEBRUARY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reports: Bucks sign F Danilo Gallinari Journeyman forward Danilo Gallinari is joining the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday.The B...
FEBRUARY 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dani Vivian - Back in training Vivian (foot) is back in training and is expected to be an option to face Girona on Monday, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.
Impact Vivian was not an option to face Almeria on Monday due to a foot bruise, but his return to training Thursday certainly bodes well for his chances of playing against Girona on Monday. Vivian has been a regular starter at the back for Athletic this season, racking up 22 starts.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Gorka Guruzeta - Spotted in training Thursday Guruzeta (thigh) is back in training and is expected to be an option to face Girona on Monday, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.
Impact Guruzeta missed the match against Almeria on Monday, but the striker seems to be recovering well, and his appearance in training is undoubtedly a step in the right direction regarding his availability Monday. Guruzeta would likely start if deemed available, as he has netted nine goals across 23 appearances (21 starts) in the current league campaign.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
