ATHLETIC NEWS

Unai Simon - Concedes one in loss Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Granada.

Impact Simon was beaten by Alex Collado in the first half and his team were unable to help him overcome the difference. With just one goal conceded in the last three matches but just one win in that time, Simon will next face Osasuna, which have scored 36 goals in their first 35 matches.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Creates four chances in loss Muniain created four chances from eight crosses (three accurate) and put one shot off target during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Granada.

Impact Muniain has created 10 chances in the last three games but his side are now scoreless in the last two matches. This will be something he'll focus on changing in the next match against Osasuna, which have conceded 46 goals in their first 35 matches.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Takes two shots in loss Villalibre took two shots (zero on goal) and created one chance during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Granada.

Impact Villalibre started for the first time in almost three months but didn't have much to show for it. With none of the forwards showing their best performances at the moment. It's likely that there will be a couple of different combinations for the final two rounds against Osasuna and Sevilla.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Creates one chance in loss Berenguer created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Granada.

Impact Berenguer started as a striker instead of on the wing and it didn't work out to its highest potential during the defeat. With Nico Williams earning more starts on the right side of the attack, Berenguer will have to work hard to make a bigger impact in the next match against Osasuna.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikel Vesga - Sent off against Granada Vesga was shown a red card in the 85th minute of Tuesday's defeat against Granada following a foul on German Sanchez for his second booking of the match.

Impact Vesga was a second-half substitute into Tuesday's game but he didn't last half an hour before he was sent off after two yellow cards. He will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Osasuna, where Unai Vencedor will likely continue in midfield in his place.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Out with knee injury Nunez will not be available for Tuesday's clash against Granada due to discomfort in his knee, Athletic Club announced Monday.

Impact Nunez has mostly been a backup option for Bilbao in central defense this season, but he will miss the Granada game on Tuesday due to injury.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Capa - Out with hamstring injury Capa will miss Tuesday's clash against Granada with a hamstring overload, Bilbao announced Monday.

Impact Capa hasn't featured at all this season for Athletic Club, and he has now been ruled out against Granada due to injury.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar De Marcos - Out against Granada De Marcos will miss Tuesday's clash against Granada with a foot contusion, Athletic Club announced Monday.

Impact De Marcos played 83 minutes in Saturday's draw with Valencia, but he picked up a foot injury and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game. Inigo Lekue or Alex Petxarroman will likely fill in for him at right back.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yeray Alvarez - Out against Granada Alvarez will miss Tuesday's clash against Granada with a quad contusion, Athletic Club announced Monday.

Impact Alvarez played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's draw with Valencia, but he picked up a quad injury and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game. Dani Vivian will likely fill in for him in central defense.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Keeps clean sheet in draw Simon kept a clean sheet with one save made during Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Simon has kept two straight clean sheets after failing to do so in eight straight games. He'll look to keep up the pace at Granada, which recently scored six against Mallorca.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar De Marcos - Active in draw De Marcos created one chance from three crosses and won two-of-three tackles during Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact De Marcos put in a good shift but ran out of gas during the final moments of a physical contest. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in the league.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Williams - Takes two shots in draw Williams put two shots off target and logged three inaccurate crosses during 65 minutes of Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Williams has started three straight games and certainly had his moments, but still hasn't been able to produce the kind of mark on the scoresheet as Alex Berenguer. As he's still young, keep following Williams through his progression to the end of the season. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in the league.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Creates three chances in draw Muniain created three chances on four crosses and drew six fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Muniain kept up his consistent play but a physical game plan from the visitors limited his ability to help the rest of his team flourish as well. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in La Liga.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Logs 26 minutes in draw Villalibre put one shot off target in 26 minutes of Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Villalibre was able to return from another muscular injury and looked solid in limited minutes. He'll try to work on his fitness over the final weeks of the season beginning at Granada, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in La Liga.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Asier Villalibre - Available against Valencia Villalibre (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Villalibre is back in the squad after missing the last two matches with a groin issue. He figures to continue his role off the bench and with the season winding down, he could get a start in one of the final contests.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM