APRIL 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATHLETIC 6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
Next Match vs Rayo Vallecano (A) · Sun 5:30PM
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Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bucks 60, Bulls 41. Poor shooting... - The Athletic Halftime: Bucks 60, Bulls 41. Poor shooting was the Bulls' biggest issue in the first half. They shot 39.5 percent, got outscored 11-0 on fa...
Unai Simon - Concedes two in win Simon conceded two goals and made eight saves during Thursday's 3-2 win over Cadiz.
Impact Simon was fortunate not to concede a third as well and must have been worried when Fali Jimenez curled a late shot off the post and a final chance was headed wide. It hasn't been a good week with four goals conceded in the last two matches, so Simon will need to use his time wisely ahead of a visit from Atletico Madrid, which could be without Joao Felix (hamstring) but are still a deep attacking side.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Provides assist in win Williams provided one assist from two chances created and took two shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 3-2 win over Cadiz.
Impact Williams set up Raul Garcia for the opener in recording his second assist from the last five matches. As Williams has failed to score in his last six games, it's important for Garcia to keep up his efforts if either are to offer much value. Up next is a visit from Atletico Madrid, which have conceded 39 goals in 33 matches.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Garcia - Scores opener in win Garcia scored one goal from one shot in 76 minutes of Thursday's 3-2 win over Cadiz.
Impact Garcia has scored twice in the last three matches and has offered a nice contribution after poor play had him out of the lineup or getting his starts cut far too short. As a result, Garcia should have plenty of motivation for the next match against Atletico Madrid, which have conceded 39 goals in their first 33 matches.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Iker Muniain - Scores, assists in win Muniain scored one goal from three shots on goal, missed one penalty and provided one assist from two chances created during Thursday's 3-2 win over Cadiz.
Impact Muniain first scored off a rebound from his missed penalty before setting up Mikel Vesga for the game's third goal. Thanks to Vesga, Muniain now has two assists over the last three matches and he now leads the league in chances created by some distance. He'll now focus on a visit from Atletico Madrid, which have conceded 39 goals in 33 matches.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Vesga - Scores, sent off in win Vesga scored one goal, made seven clearances and was sent off in the 81st minute after conceding two yellow cards during Thursday's 3-2 win over Cadiz.
Impact Vesga took a tidy low strike from the edge of the box that gave his team a three-goal lead but later picked up a second bookable offense. Fortunately, his team held on, but Vesga will now be suspended for the Apr. 30 match against Atletico Madrid. In his absence, Dani Garcia and Unai Vencedor are likely to start in midfield.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inigo Martinez - Starting Thursday Martinez (hamstring) will be in the starting XI versus Cadiz on Thursday.
Impact Martinez rejoins the starting XI after five matches on the shelf due to his hamstring problem. In 22 appearances this year, the central defender has generated three goals on 23 shots (nine on target) and should remain a top target in the box moving forward.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Powers: King on Dach's injury: "Kirby felt better today... - The Athletic King on Dach’s injury: “Kirby felt better today, he’s still getting worked on. They’ll do some more tests, strength tests and it’s day by da...
APRIL 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Asier Villalibre - Out against Cadiz Villalibre (groin) was not called up by Athletic for Thursday's clash against Cadiz.
Impact Villalibre suffered an adductor injury in Sunday's defeat to Celta Vigo, and it will keep him out for Thursday's game at least. He has started just two La Liga games all season for Bilbao.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oihan Sancet - Unavailable against Cadiz Sancet didn't make the squad list for Thursday's trip to Cadiz.
Impact Sancet didn't play well and was pulled after the first half of Sunday's loss to Celta Vigo, but it appears this is just a move to rotate the side in a bid to revive the season with European competition now a harder challenge. In his absence, Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia are the first two available strikers while Nico Serrano and Nico Williams could find more chances with one less competitor in the attack.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inigo Martinez - In squad list Martinez (hamstring) made the squad list ahead of Thursday's trip to Cadiz.
Impact Martinez has been out since Mar. 7 but now has a chance to return after almost two months out of the lineup. While Martinez has been out, his team have won just one-in-five matches and should be a welcome addition to the side.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Simon - Concedes two in loss Simon conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo.
Impact Simon had a rare off day but it wasn't helped by a poor performance across the board from his team. With no clean sheets in his last seven league starts, he'll next travel to Cadiz, which have scored just 26 goals in their first 31 matches.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Iker Muniain - Creates four chances in loss Muniain created four chances and conceded a yellow card in 68 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo.
Impact Muniain tried to break open his side's poor offensive performance but there wasn't enough movement to break down the opposition press at any point. Still, Muniain has recorded one assist from 18 chances in his last six matches and should be plenty motivated for the next contest at Cadiz.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Garcia - Takes one shot in loss Garcia put one shot on target in 22 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo.
Impact Garcia was brought on for Iker Muniain and rotated into the front line as Asier Villalibre picked up another injury. With one goal and one assist in his last three appearances, Garcia is one of the few strikers with decent recent form on his club. Up next is a trip to Cadiz, which have conceded 43 goals in 31 matches this season
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Subs off at halftime Williams put two shots off target and was replaced at halftime of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo.
Impact Williams and a number of his teammates looked lost, and he didn't last past the interval in a number of tactical changes that couldn't bring his team in front. He'll now look to rebound against Cadiz, which have conceded 43 goals in their first 31 matches.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Asier Villalibre - Gets injured again Villalibre picked up a muscular injury in his right leg, his club announced Monday.
Impact One can only hope that Villalibre doesn't get disheartened after suffering a third muscular knock this season. This will shorten the depth chart back to just Inaki Williams, Raul Garcia and Oihan Sancet, though none of the three have been consistent for longer stretches than a few games. Up next is Thursday's trip to Cadiz and it's undecided how long Villalibre will be out just yet.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Vesga - Starting against Celta Vesga (undisclosed) is in Athletic's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo.
Impact Vesga suffered an undisclosed knock in last weekend's draw against Villarreal, but he has recovered and is back in the lineup from the start on Sunday.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Behind the scenes with BT Sport: McCoist's celebrations and the BatCam at a rocking Ibrox The Athletic was given access all areas with BT Sport for Rangers' dramatic victory against Braga, which sealed a place in the semi-finals
APRIL 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
James Fegan: Eloy Jiménez fouled a ball off his left foot... - The Athletic Eloy Jiménez fouled a ball off his left foot during an at-bat in the third inning. He stayed in the game until his turn came up again in the...
APRIL 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Indianapolis Star Athletic director Barry Collier said Austin Parkinson had a "playbook" for how to resurrect Butler's struggling women's basketball program.
APRIL 12, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
The Indianapolis Star Athletic director Barry Collier said Austin Parkinson had a "playbook" for how to resurrect Butler's struggling women's basketball program.
APRIL 12, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Bulls fans, the first-round playoff opponent is... - The Athletic Bulls fans, the first-round playoff opponent is set. So how are you feeling about drawing the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks? And does a...
APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inside Alabama's effort to catch up in NIL race with the High Tide Traditions collective AD Greg Byrne spoke to The Athletic about how Alabama is navigating name, image and likeness: ‘It's been a challenge, but it's reality.'
APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bulls 70, Timberwolves 47. The only... - The Athletic Halftime: Bulls 70, Timberwolves 47. The only real takeaway from this one is Patrick Williams demonstrating a heightened level of assertiven...
APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
