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Yeray Alvarez - Won't be option Friday Alvarez (undisclosed) won't be an option for Friday's game against Elche, manager Ernesto Valverde told media during his press conference Thursday. "The team is doing well, but we'...

Impact Alvarez has yet to play this season, although it is worth noting that he's back in training after his 10-month suspension. Alvarez is presumably working his way back to full fitness. His next chance to play will come against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, Feb. 28.

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Alex Berenguer - Out Friday Berenguer (undisclosed) won't be an option for Friday's game against Elche, manager Ernesto Valverde told media during his press conference Thursday. "The team is doing well, but w...

Impact Berenguer has missed Athletic's last two games, and he won't be available to return against Elche, either. The winger will aim to return to action against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, Feb. 28, but for that to happen, he'll need to return to training first, which hasn't happened yet.

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Mikel Jauregizar - Not playing Friday Jauregizar (knee) won't be an option for Friday's game against Elche, manager Ernesto Valverde told media during his press conference Thursday. "The team is doing well, but we've l...

Impact Even though Valverde said the injury had a "positive outcome" in that the team expected it to be more complicated, he won't be an option for this clash. Valverde acknowledged that there's a chance that Jauregizar could return to training next week, but the situation is fluid at the moment.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Prediction and Betting Tips | February 20th 2026 Athletic Bilbao will host Elche at the San Mamés Stadium in La Liga on Friday. Bilbao have nine wins from 24 league games and have a six-poi...

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Unai Egiluz - Participates in team training Egiluz (knee) participated in part of team training Wednesday and is nearing a return to full sessions, the player said in a press conference. "I'm doing well, very happy because t...

Impact Egiluz was spotted in the first portion of training Wednesday according to reports and could soon return to full sessions. He has missed the first part of the season after suffering a knee injury in a preseason friendly against Racing Santander. The club is expected to proceed cautiously with his return to competitive action as he has yet to play his first minutes with Athletic Club.

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Dani Vivian - Available against Elche Vivian (thigh) will be an option for Friday's clash against Elche, according to Edu Velasco Jr from El Chiringuito.

Impact Vivian got back into full team training last week and is officially in the mix for Friday's showdown against Elche. The center-back has put the thigh issue behind him and is ready to rejoin the Basques' defensive rotation. He was a locked-in starter before going down, but now he'll have to battle Aymeric Laporte and Aitor Paredes for two spots in the starting defense, with Yeray Alvarez set to add even more competition to the back line.

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Alex Berenguer - Unlikely against Elche Berenguer (undisclosed) still has to resume team training this week, making him a big doubt for Friday's clash against Elche, according to Edu Velasco Jr from El Chiringuito.

Impact Berenguer is still sidelined with an injury and wasn't seen in team training Wednesday, just two days out from the showdown with Elche. The forward is a major question mark for the matchup and will likely be a true game-time decision if he's able to rejoin the squad in Thursday's session. In the meantime, Robert Navarro and Gorka Guruzeta are in line for expanded roles up top until he's cleared to return.

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Spain Star Nico Williams Sidelined Indefinitely With Pubalgia Issue

Athletic Club suffered a major blow as star winger Nico Williams was sidelined indefinitely with a pubalgia issue.

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Spain Star Nico Williams Sidelined Indefinitely With Pubalgia Issue

Nico Williams - Picks up sports hernia Williams is out for the time being due to a sports hernia, according to his club.

Impact Williams has hit the sidelines for the next few weeks, as the attacker has entered a program and is seeing a specialist due to a hernia. This will likely take him out of play for a few weeks, likely to remain out until March. That said, they will hope for the return of Alex Berenguer (undisclosed), otherwise Inaki Williams, Gorka Guruzeta and Nico Serrano will likely lead the attack.

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Mikel Jauregizar - Avoids serious injury Jauregizar (undisclosed) has avoided any severe ligament damage or meniscus injuries and shouldn't miss much time, according to his club.

Impact Jauregizar was taken off the field just after the hour mark Sunday due to a fear of an injury. However, after some testing following the match, it appears he has avoided anything serious, prompting a quicker return. With the club facing Elche on Friday, he will need to train this week and make a quick turnaround to be an option, possibly still missing time.

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Dani Vivian - Spotted in team training Vivian (thigh) resumed team training again Monday, according to Edu Velasco Jr from El Chiringuito.

Impact Vivian was back in full team training Monday and is closing in on a return to the matchday squad, with Friday's showdown against Elche firmly in sight. The center-back nearly made the cut last weekend and now looks even closer to suiting up against the Franjiverdes. A locked-in starter in the heart of the Basques' backline when healthy, Vivian could soon find himself in a real battle for minutes with Yeray Alvarez also on the verge of returning, Aymeric Laporte and Aitor Paredes, setting up serious competition for those two central spots.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Poor in service Gorosabel generated five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Oviedo.

Impact Only one of Gorosabel's five crosses was considered accurate, which contributed to Athletic's struggles early in the match. The defender has a good chance to be better with his efficiency against Elche, a poor defensive side which has given up 35 goals in La Liga play. If he does that, he'll likely be rewarded with an assist.

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Yuri Berchiche - Assists in win Berchiche assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Oviedo.

Impact The defender was credited with an assist on Athletic Club's equalizing goal, and he created three chances overall. He should continue racking up assists if he maintains this approach against Elche, a team which has allowed 35 goals so far in La Liga play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Scores from spot Oihan Sancet scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Oviedo.

Impact Sancet scored from the penalty spot in the second half, and his goal would end up being the winner in this match. He'll have a good chance to score from open play against Elche, a side which has conceded 35 times in 24 La Liga games.

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Unai Simon - Allows one goal Simon registered no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Oviedo.

Impact Simon did concede an early goal but Athletic's defense recovered well to prevent anything from getting near the goalkeeper in the second half. The veteran has an interesting matchup against Elche next. The side is near the bottom of the table but does have 31 goals scored in 24 league games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

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Mikel Jauregizar - Scores and leaves early versus Oviedo Jauregizar scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one cross (zero accurate) before exiting Sunday's 2-1 win over Oviedo at the 61st minute because of a possible m...

Impact Jauregizar hit the net with a pretty effort from outside the box but required some medical attention midway through the second half and subbed off. He'll need to be evaluated ahead of Friday's home game versus Elche. Alejandro Rego took his place in this one.

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Oihan Sancet - Starting versus Oviedo Sancet (hamstring) has made the initial XI to face Oviedo on Sunday.

Impact Sancet will recapture the starting job despite missing the past two matches because of a muscular injury. He has scored and assisted once in his last four appearances (two starts), adding six shots (two on target), three chances created and five crosses (zero accurate).

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Nico Williams - Ruled out Sunday Williams is not in the squad to face Oviedo on Sunday, the club announced.

Impact Williams is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Oviedo for undisclosed reasons. The winger, who has been managing a lingering groin issue, had featured in the last two matches but is absent again. Robert Navarro is likely to start in his place, especially with Alex Berenguer also unavailable.

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Dani Vivian - Late call Sunday Vivian (thigh) is a late call for Sunday's clash against Oviedo, coach Ernesto Valverde said in the press conference. "We have to check later today."

Impact Vivian got back on the training pitch Friday after shaking off a thigh injury that kept him out of the last three matches and is shaping up as a game-time decision for Sunday's showdown with Oviedo. The center-back will go through one more round of evaluation after the final session to determine whether he is cleared to roll. That said, if he cannot answer the bell, Aymeric Laporte is next in line to slot straight into the heart of the backline.

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Oihan Sancet - Should be available Sunday Sancet (hamstring) should be an option for Sunday's clash against Oviedo, coach Ernesto Valverde said in the press conference. "Sancet we think yes."

Impact Sancet missed the last two games with a hamstring injury but was back in full team training Friday and should be in the mix for Sunday's clash against Oviedo. That is a major boost for the Basques, as the playmaker is a locked-in starter up top when healthy and drives much of their attacking rhythm. His return comes at the right time, with the club entering the second stretch of the season and needing his creativity and final-third quality to spark the offense.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Real Oviedo vs Athletic Club Prediction and Betting Tips | February 15th 2026 Real Oviedo will host Athletic Club at the Carlos Tartiere on Sunday in another round of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.

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Yuri Berchiche - Clears knock Berchiche (knock) was spotted back in team training Friday following his early exit in the last game, according to Athletic Xtra.

Impact Berchiche took a heavy knock in the last match against Levante, but the defender returned to full team training Friday and is now available moving forward for the Basques. That is a major lift for Athletic Club, as he has been an undisputed starter along the backline and his presence brings stability and edge to the defense. If he is not cleared to go from the opening whistle, Adama Boiro is in line to step into the left-back role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Trains with team Friday Vivian (thigh) was spotted back in team training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Oviedo, according to Athletic Xtra.

Impact Vivian sat out the last three matches with a thigh injury but is trending in the right direction after getting back to full team training Friday. That is a major lift for the Basques, as he has been a locked-in starter at center-back and his return would immediately stabilize the backline. He is likely to be a late fitness call, and his spot in the starting XI could also hinge on Aymeric Laporte's fitness, with both center-backs battling for a starting role.

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Oihan Sancet - Spotted in team training Sancet (hamstring) was spotted back in team training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Oviedo, according to Athletic Xtra.

Impact Sancet missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury but appears to be back in the mix after returning to full team training Friday. That is a big-time development, as he has locked down the number 10 role whenever healthy and remains one of the Basques' most reliable starters. His potential return would give the squad a much needed spark as they look to regain balance in what has been a turbulent season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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