NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATHLETIC 6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
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Unai Simon - Concedes two in draw Simon conceded two goals and made one save during Friday's 2-2 draw with Granada.
Impact Simon had one of his worst performances, if not his worst performance of the season so far after he was bested twice in the first half. Additionally, he's recorded four draws and a loss over his last five matches, though that's a bigger sign of a struggling offense that his own play. However, letting two into his net won't be the best feeling heading into a match at Real Madrid, which have scored the most goals in the league by some distance.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Comes off bench in draw Williams put one shot on target in 31 minutes off the bench during Friday's 2-2 draw with Granada.
Impact Despite not starting, Williams quickly made an impact upon his introduction to the match by often partnering with his brother Nico Williams and raising the attacking intensity for his side. Following Friday's match, the elder Williams is now scoreless in his last four starts and probably deserving of a spot on the bench based on his recent efforts. However, his importance to the side is noticeable when he's used correctly, so there's certainly something there, but he still needs to stick in the lineup for fantasy purposes. Up next is a trip to Real Madrid.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Iker Muniain - Logs assist, forces own goal Muniain provided one assist from two chances created on nine crosses (four accurate) and took three shots (two on goal) during Friday's 2-2 draw with Granada.
Impact Muniain also helped force an own goal from Luis Maximiano thanks to a scattered play that had players from both teams scrambling to touch the ball, but Muniain was first to get there. Following a couple of disappointing performances against Cadiz and Levante, Muniain was a major contributor as his side scored more than a single goal for the first time in their last five games. He'll next travel to Real Madrid, which have conceded the second-fewest chances to midfielders in La Liga.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Garcia - Scores in draw Garcia scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Granada.
Impact Garcia's playing time and performances have been a little messy lately, but that didn't stop him from capitalizing off a defensive error to score the game's first goal. He also attempted a volley from distance that nearly caught goalkeeper Luis Maximiano off his line, but he connected with the crossbar instead of the back of the net. Over the last five games, Garcia's goal from Friday accounts for one of just four goals scored. With this in mind, Garcia has proven how important he becomes when he plays aggressively. Building on these efforts will become important during a tough trip to Real Madrid.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darnell Mayberry: After one: Bulls 27, Magic 27. It looks like a... - The Athletic After one: Bulls 27, Magic 27. It looks like a battle of two evenly matched teams, which isn’t a good thing for the Bulls, particularly afte...
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Muniain helps Bilbao salvage 2-2 home draw with Granada
Iker Muniain set up one goal and helped force an equalizer to give Athletic Bilbao a 2-2 home draw with Granada in the Spanish leagueNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inigo Martinez - Sent off against Granada Martinez received a straight red card -- after a VAR review -- following a foul on Luis Suarez in the 97th minute of Friday's draw against Granada. He made three clearances and too...
Impact Martinez will be suspended for next week's clash against Real Madrid, and possibly for longer if La Liga deems it. Unai Nunez could replace him in central defense, with Dani Vivian (groin) still out.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Granada visits Bilbao; Lens hosts Angers
Granada visits Athletic Bilbao needing a win to ensure it doesn’t fall into the Spanish league’s relegation zoneNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Shea: Today's Ford Field Thanksgiving food totals:... - The Athletic Today's Ford Field Thanksgiving food totals: 35 gallon of cranberry sauce 25 gallons of cranberry BBQ sauce 75 gallons of gravy 300 lbs of c...
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Final: Rockets 118, Bulls 113. Put bluntly... - The Athletic Final: Rockets 118, Bulls 113. Put bluntly, the Bulls should not have dropped this game. Houston entered the night 1-15, with 13 straight lo...
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bulls 64, Rockets 55. Two nights... - The Athletic Halftime: Bulls 64, Rockets 55. Two nights after an 0-for-7 shooting performance against Indiana, Lonzo Ball is scorching hot with a game-hi...
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dan Pompei: If you are going to fire a head coach, you... - The Athletic If you are going to fire a head coach, you don't tell him about it four days before you do it and have him coach another game.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
On tour with Brentford B: Flying fears, two matches in 18 hours and seeing players 'inside and out' The pandemic halted the adventures of Brentford's B team but they are back on their travels - The Athletic joined them in Cyprus
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Final: Pacers 109, Bulls 77. The Bulls scored... - The Athletic Final: Pacers 109, Bulls 77. The Bulls scored a season low in points and shot a season-low 35.7 percent. The Bulls are now 12-6.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: After one: Pacers 31, Bulls 16. The scoreboard... - The Athletic After one: Pacers 31, Bulls 16. The scoreboard says it all. The Bulls are struggling to get anything going offensively. They shot 7-of-22 in...
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bill Shea: The cheapest, or get-in, resale ticket price... - The Athletic The cheapest, or get-in, resale ticket price for Saturday’s Ohio State-Michigan game is $297 while the average price is $337 for the noon ki...
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Asier Villalibre - Suffers muscle tear Villalibre suffered a grade II muscle tear in his left hamstring, Athletic Club announced Monday.
Impact Villalibre will likely be out a month, if not slightly longer as he recovers from this issue. The forward has been dealing with a hamstring issue for the last month and it appears that he pushed it too far off the bench Friday. He will hope to return in January, barring a quick recovery just before the new year.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fred Katz: Final: Bulls 109, Knicks 103. Knicks fall to... - The Athletic Final: Bulls 109, Knicks 103. Knicks fall to 9-8 on the season. Next up: home for the Lakers on Tuesday. • Randle 34-10-3, 13-19 FGs • Barre...
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fred Katz: You wanna see small ball? How about what the... - The Athletic You wanna see small ball? How about what the Bulls are playing? White-Ball-Caruso-LaVine-DeRozan
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fred Katz: Randle post-ups against smalls are dandy and... - The Athletic Randle post-ups against smalls are dandy and all, but if I were the Knicks, I’d much prefer him getting deeper positioning before he receive...
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fred Katz: Knicks lead. First time since the very... - The Athletic Knicks lead. First time since the very beginning of the game. Strongest second-half start for this group in a minute.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fred Katz: Bold statement, I know, but the Knicks look... - The Athletic Bold statement, I know, but the Knicks look like a different team when Randle dominates. They’re getting stops. Randle has 13 in the third....
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fred Katz: Quinten Grimes as the last sub in the bench... - The Athletic Quinten Grimes as the last sub in the bench unit. Jericho Sims out there, too, with Gibson and Robinson out and Noel with three fouls. That’...
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: After one: Bulls 25, Pistons 20. It was as... - The Athletic After one: Bulls 25, Pistons 20. It was as rough of an opening quarter offensively as it looks. Both team shot less than 34 percent, the Bul...
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
