Malaga coach Javi Gracia has insisted his side will treat Sunday's league game with Athletic Bilbao "like a final", even though the two teams meet again next Thursday at San Mames in a finely poised Copa del Rey tie. Neither side could score in last week's stalemate at La Rosaleda in the first leg of the quarter final tie but Gracia pledged to put out a full strength team at San Mames in Sunday...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao consolidated their position in the fourth Champions League spot as they clung on for a Primera Division point in a goalless draw at in-form Celta Vigo. Estadio Balaidos has become something of a fortress of late for Celta, who have won four of their last five games there. And though they went close on numerous occasions in the first half - notably when Charles hit the post just...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz has called on his team-mates to draw on their energy reserves ahead of a busy end-of-season schedule. Athletic's domestic form has tailed off in recent weeks, with just one point from the last 12 available, and a trip to the Nou Camp to face Barcelona has come at an unfortunate time for Marcelo Bielsa's men. The fixture at the league's second-placed sid...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao capped a season that has earned them European football next term with a 2-1 victory away to 10-man Racing Santander. David Lopez and Fernando Llorente struck within three first-half minutes to set up victory over a Racing side who had already confirmed their safety. Racing had defender Francis sent off for a second booking on 72 minutes although they gave their home fans some r...Full Story »

Substitute Urko Vera scored three minutes into added time to secure Athletic Bilbao a hard-earned 2-2 draw against Getafe. Getafe forward Manu had earlier opened the scoring only to concede an own goal before scoring his `third' of the night to put the home side back in front. However, Vera came from the bench to lash home a precious leveller for the Basque side. Athletic goalkeeper Gorka I...Full Story »