Athletic Bilbao stretched their unbeaten run to three matches in the Primera Division by edging out Eibar 1-0 on Sunday. Carlos Gurpegi's first-half goal was all that separated the sides, although the visitors could have a hatful at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium but for a fine performance from home goalkeeper Jaime Jimenez. The win nevertheless lifts Athletic above their opponents, who have now...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Carlos Gurpegi is pleased the long-running saga over the future of striker Fernando Llorente could soon be at an end and hopes on-field matters will now take centre-stage at San Mames. Llorente has been in the spotlight since announcing last summer he would not be renewing his Athletic contract when it ran out at the end of this season, sparking widespread and continu...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Carlos Gurpegi admits his stuttering side can ill afford to drop any more points this weekend when they host fellow European hopefuls Sevilla. Athletic had looked to be mounting a challenge for a Champions League spot a month ago on the back of four successive wins, but since downing Sporting Gijon 3-0 they have suffered four consecutive defeats. That has seen the Ba...Full Story »