Athletic Team News - Soccer

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Suffers dislocated shoulder de Galarreta was forced off in the 59th minute of Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano due to a dislocated shoulder, the club posted.

Impact de Galarreta couldn't even reach the hour mark in Saturday's showdown against Rayo Vallecano, as a dislocated shoulder forced him off and cut his outing short. The midfielder will undergo further testing in the coming days, with the club hoping the damage isn't too serious given his locked-in role as a starter in the Basques' double pivot. Until he's back at full throttle, Alejandro Rego is in line to step into the engine room and fill the void in the middle of the park.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Jauregizar - Starting in midfield Jauregizar (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Jauregizar starts in midfield for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after missing the last matchup against Elche with a knee injury. He returned to full team training Thursday which marked a clear step forward compared to last week and confirmed his readiness. The midfielder resumes his undisputed role in the middle of the pitch for the Basques.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Finds bench role Berenguer (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Berenguer finds a bench role for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after training fully with the team Thursday while working through physical issues. The forward returns to the squad but is eased back into action as a substitute option. Robert Navarro and Gorka Guruzeta are therefore likely to continue handling significant attacking responsibilities until he returns to full speed.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea set record with highest pre-tax loss in English history as huge €407m deficit is revealed

Chelsea have set an unwanted record, with the Premier League heavyweights posting the highest pre-tax losses ever seen in English football....

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Chelsea set record with highest pre-tax loss in English history as huge €407m deficit is revealed

Maroan Sannadi - Individual session Thursday Sannadi (knee) was spotted training individually with the ball Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Sannadi was spotted training individually with the ball and continues to progress in his recovery after undergoing knee surgery last November. The forward was initially expected to miss between two and six months, and the club is unlikely to rush him back into action. Once fully fit, he is expected to return to the bench role he held prior to the injury.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Benat Prados - Trains on grass Prados (knee) was spotted training individually on grass Thursday, the club posted.

Impact Prados took a real step forward in his comeback from a long-term ACL injury, as the midfielder was spotted back on the grass Thursday getting in individual work. He is still facing a lengthy road, with his return originally targeted for June, but getting back in cleats and moving through drills is a strong sign that his rehab is trending in the right direction. It is not the finish line yet, but this kind of progress signals that his recovery is picking up momentum.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Jauregizar - Returns to partial training Jauregizar (knee) participated in the first part of team training Wednesday, according to El Chiringuito.

Impact Jauregizar sat out the last matchup against Elche with a knee injury, but he took a step forward Wednesday by returning to partial team training, a clear sign of progress compared to last week. The midfielder is now pushing to rejoin full sessions before the week wraps up, giving himself a shot to be in the mix for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. Until he's fully cleared and back to 100 percent, Alejandro Rego is expected to keep his starting role alongside Ruiz de Galarreta in the middle of the park.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Trains partially Tuesday Berenguer (undisclosed) trained partially with the team Tuesday before going back to individual training on the side, according to Edu Velasco Jr from El Chiringuito.

Impact Berenguer is still battling through his physical issues and couldn't make it through the full team session Tuesday, cutting his workload short after the rondos and heading off for individual work on the side. There's still no clear timetable for his return, as he continues to ramp back up toward full fitness. In the meantime, his absence opens the door for Robert Navarro and Gorka Guruzeta to take on bigger attacking responsibilities up front for the Basques.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Logs nine clearances in win Laporte had one off-target shot, created one chance and made three tackles (two won), nine clearances and three interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Laporte made his third consecutive start since recovering from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for two months and simply dominated opposing forwards throughout the contest as he's mostly done during his career. Clean sheets are still hard to come by for Athletic but the center-back has done his part of the job, with 21 clearances since his return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Takes three shots in win Williams had three shots (one on target) and sent in three inaccurate crosses during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Williams made his third consecutive start, something that happened for the last time in October, and once again had a positive impact despite not being able to find the end product. With 10 shots over his last three league starts, the forward might very well be finally find the form everyone expects from him and, with that happening, the goals could start coming very soon.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Takes five shots on Friday Sancet had five shots (two on target), created two chances and drew two fouls during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Sancet couldn't score like he did in each of the previous two matches but it wasn't for lack of trying as the playmaker matched his season high in shots attempted while also creating for teammates. Despite not having his scoring streak extended, Sancet had another performance that raised his fantasy profile after a very disappointing first half of campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Allows PK goal in win Simon made one save and conceded a penalty goal during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Simon looked to be on verge of keeping his first clean sheet in more than two months but than things change when he got beaten by Andre Silva from the penalty spot, what dramatically changed his fantasy output as he could just make one save during the rest of the game. With just two saves against four goals allowed over his last three starts, Simon doesn't profile as a must-have asset right now.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Logs assist in win Berchiche delivered an assist, created four chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made two tackles, three clearances and two interceptions and drew three fouls during Frida...

Impact Berchiche was once again solid defensively but his biggest draw is still what he can offer on the attacking end and this time wasn't different as he assisted Gorka Guruzeta for his side's first goal and created a lot of other chances from the flank. This has been a season full of ups and downs for the left-back but the three assists over the last four league starts while keeping the defensive numbers up definitely take him to another level on fantasy radars.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Nets brace in win Guruzeta scored two goals off five shots (three on target) and created one chance during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Guruzeta looks unstoppable right now and this time he struck twice, first slotting home a pass from the right flank to open the scoring midway through the second frame and then showing poise from the penalty spot in the 89th minute to seal the 2-1 win for Athletic. That's now seven goals over the last eight starts in all competitions for the forward in what appears to be one of the best stretches of his career.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guruzeta's late penalty double lifts Athletic Bilbao past Elche in a thriller

A second half double from Gorka Guruzeta has given Athletic Bilbao a 2-1 win over Elche in an action-packed La Liga match

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Dani Vivian - Starting vs. Elche Vivian (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Elche.

Impact As expected, Vivian will be in the lineup and should be in line for a busy outing. He'll partner with Aymeric Laporte at center-back.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 19 • 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...

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

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