MATCHDAY: Tough test for Liverpool against resurgent Hammers
Liverpool is seven points behind Premier League leader Manchester City as it heads into a tricky-looking away match against West HamJANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATHLETIC 6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
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Madrid loses 2-1 to Levante in another slip in title race
Real Madrid has stumbled again in the Spanish league title raceJANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletic rallies past Alcoyano to reach Copa quarterfinals
Iñaki Williams has scored a 78th-minute winner as Athletic Bilbao came from behind to defeat third-division club Alcoyano in the round of 16 of the Copa del ReyJANUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frenkie de Jong making big strides in Barcelona's midfield
Frenkie de Jong is already playing like the future star Barcelona hoped he would beJANUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool in a rut heading to Tottenham in EPL
Liverpool is without a win in five Premier League games and its title defense is crumbling heading into a match at TottenhamJANUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match
Lionel Messi is back in the Barcelona squad that will face second-division club Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on WednesdayJANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletic Bilbao routs Getafe 5-1 in Spanish league
Athletic Bilbao has maintained its impressive run of late by routing Getafe 5-1 in the Spanish leagueJANUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Tottenham plays 2nd-tier Wycombe in FA Cup
Tottenham plays at Wycombe for only the second time in its historyJANUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Madrid visits Alavés without Zidane due to virus
Real Madrid will have to find the solution to its recent struggles without Zinedine Zidane on the touchline when it visits Alavés after the coach tested positive the coronavirusJANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Revealed: Which teams have the easiest cup draws The Athletic has analysed 10 years of FA Cup and EFL Cup draws to find out who has had hard draws and who has had it easy
JANUARY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Zidane under fire as Real Madrid loses again
Real Madrid's embarrassing 2-1 loss to third-division club Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey has left coach Zinedine Zidane under increased pressureJANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool looks for goals; Barca eyes cup win
Liverpool is on its worst scoring run in more than 15 years in the Premier League heading into a home match against BurnleyJANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
3rd-division club Alcoyano upsets Madrid in Copa del Rey
Third-division club Alcoyano has come from behind to eliminate Real Madrid 2-1 in the round of 32 of the Copa de ReyJANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi suspended 2 matches for hitting opponent
Lionel Messi has been suspended for two matches after hitting an opponent in an incident away from the ball in the Spanish Super Cup finalJANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi facing lengthy suspension for hitting opponent
Barcelona in in danger of losing Lionel Messi for an extended period after he hit an opponent in the Spanish Super Cup finalJANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi sent off, Athletic beats Barca in Spanish Super Cup
Lionel Messi has lost his cool after another Barcelona collapse and hit an opponent away from the ball in the team’s 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super C...JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool vs Manchester United at Anfield
The top two teams in the Premier League meet as Liverpool hosts Manchester United in what is traditionally the biggest game on the English soccer calendarJANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi doubtful as Barça plays Bilbao in Super Cup final
Lionel Messi is doubtful for the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday when his Barcelona will face Athletic BilbaoJANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletic knocks out Madrid to reach Super Cup final vs Barça
Athletic Bilbao has knocked out defending champion Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup with a 2-1 win to set up a final against BarcelonaJANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonathan Rutledge out at Nebraska: Special teams analyst on Huskers' philosophy Rutledge, who oversaw Nebraska's special teams as a senior analyst, spoke to The Athletic after being fired after one season in Lincoln.
JANUARY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATCHDAY: Madrid plays Bilbao for place in Super Cup final
Real Madrid faces Athletic Bilbao on Thursday for a spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against BarcelonaJANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ter Stegen's saves put Barça past Sociedad in Super Cup
Marc-Andre ter Stegen made two crucial saves in extra time and then stopped two penalties in the shootout to help a Barcelona side without Lionel Messi beat Real Sociedad and reach...JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi, Griezmann net 4 for Barça; Madrid held at Osasuna 0-0
Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have scored twice each to lead a 4-0 rout at Granada as Barcelona continues to improve in the Spanish leagueJANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlético vs Bilbao among postponements due to snowstorm
The Spanish football federation has postponed the match between Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao due to a blizzard that has practically shut down the Spanish capitalJANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man U looks to bounce back in FA Cup
Manchester United looks to rebound from losing in the English League Cup semifinals to Manchester City by beating second-tier Watford in the FA Cup third roundJANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
