DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATHLETIC 6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
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DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Athletic UK Football Quiz of 2021 Test your knowledge of football in 2021 with the Athletic's now traditional Christmas Day quiz...
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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DECEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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DECEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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DECEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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DECEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Julen Agirrezabala - Concedes two in loss Agirrezabala conceded two goals and made five saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Agirezzabala has played quite well since joining the lineup as Unai Simon's COVID-19 backup, but it's hard to stop Karim Benzema (scorer of both goals) even on the best of days. As a result, 11 saves in two games for Agirezzabala is a decent mark, though he may be back on the bench if Simon is out of isolation by the Jan 3 match at Osasuna.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Vencedor - Creates one chance in loss Vencedor created one chance from two crosses and conceded a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Vencedor has looked impressive in the midfield over the last couple of matches, though he has conceded two yellow cards in his last three starts. Be careful when his name pops up due to his good form, as his fantasy production is a little less consistent when Iker Muniain finds his creative stride.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar De Marcos - Logs assist in loss De Marcos provided one assist from two chances created on four crosses during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact De Marcos has been one of the keys to Athletic's recent improving play as he scored the winner against Betis over the weekend and also set up Oihan Sancet's goal from distance in Wednesday's game. It wouldn't be surprising to see him continue starting at right-back following these performances, so Inigo Lekue could be bumped to the left side or out of the lineup by the next match at Osasuna.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oihan Sancet - Scores from distance in loss Sancet scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) in 63 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Sancet finally got onto the scoresheet with a strike from distance that banged off the post to beat the indomitable Thibaut Courtois in goal. This effort marked Sancet's first of the season and came just after he logged two assists to down Real Betis over the weekend, so he might be finally acting on some of his potential with some influential plays. Up next is a trip to Osasuna, which have conceded 22 goals in 18 matches this season.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Iker Muniain - Creates four chances in loss Muniain created four chances from eight crosses (two accurate) during 84 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Muniain played hard but wasn't efficient enough in many of his chances to really make a difference in the score. With one assist from six chances created on 19 crosses in the last three matches, Muniain finishes 2021 in solid form. This is something he'll need to keep up as his team fight for their place in the table, beginning with a trip to Osasuna on Jan 3.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Garcia - Comes off bench in loss Garcia put one shot off target in 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Garcia replaced Oihan Sancet in the second half but failed to get involved in the contest. This may not help his case if he wishes to earn more minutes, especially after Sancet scored in the first half and looked much more dangerous in Wednesday's game. Up next is a trip to Osasuna, which have conceded 22 goals in 17 matches this season.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema brace as Madrid beats Bilbao 2-1 in virus-hit game
Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish league game missing several players because of coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eric Koreen: The Raptors-Bulls game has been postponed... - The Athletic The Raptors-Bulls game has been postponed, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. With the news that Khem Birch was out with knee swell...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sharks fan survey: Checking in on expectations during an extended holiday break How has this season unfolded so far for the Sharks? And what would you like to see from The Athletic's coverage?
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATCHDAY: League Cup QFs in England; Real Madrid at Bilbao
Spanish leader Real Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao with both teams missing several players with coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid outbreak grows after Alaba, Isco test positive
Real Madrid's number of players who have COVID 19 has reached eight after David Alaba and Isco Alarcón tested positiveDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Berenguer - Tests positive for COVID-19 Berenguer has tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Athletic announced Monday.
Impact Berenguer will miss at least a week, including Wednesday's clash against Real Madrid, while in isolation, but he hasn't started a game in La Liga since mid-November.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jokin Ezkieta - Tests positive for COVID-19 Ezkieta has tested positive for COVID-19, Bilbao announced Monday.
Impact Ezkieta will miss at least a week while he isolates, but he hasn't featured in La Liga this season as Athletic's third-choice goalkeeper.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Fishbain: The Vikings went 77 yards on 12 plays, and, to... - The Athletic The Vikings went 77 yards on 12 plays, and, to put it politely, got some two generous (strange? phantom?) calls on third down to extend the...
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dan Pompei: The Bears are performing about as efficiently... - The Athletic The Bears are performing about as efficiently as the officials.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: After three: Bulls 105, Rockets 83. Unlike the... - The Athletic After three: Bulls 105, Rockets 83. Unlike the first meeting between these two clubs, Chicago appears extremely focused and determined to av...
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kevin Fishbain: 4 Bears keys: 1. Avoid third-and-long. It's... - The Athletic 4 Bears keys: 1. Avoid third-and-long. It's where the Vikings' 'D' is at its best, and the Bears' offense struggles. 2. Score early. Take so...
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Julen Agirrezabala - Concedes two in win Agirrezabala conceded two goals and made six saves during Sunday's 3-2 win over Real Betis.
Impact Agirrezabala returned to the lineup for the first time since the opening day draw with Barcelona and held firm against a high-flying Betis attack. With Unai Simon still stuck in COVID-19 isolation, Agirrezabala will face another, likely tougher test against the league's top side in Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
