Athletic Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Alex Berenguer - Provides two assists in win Alex Berenguer assisted twice to go with five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Levante.

Impact Berenguer played a pivotal role in Athletic's win as he registered a pair of assists in the first half. He's yet to score a league goal this season after registering six in the previous campaign.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Scores in win Nico Williams scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Levante.

Impact Williams notched his third goal of the season as he extended his team's lead in the 44th minute with a beautiful chipped finish. He's now scored in two of his last three league games.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Secures clean sheet in win Simon registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Levante.

Impact Simon notched his fourth clean sheet of the season as he made four saves in the win against Levante. Next, he'll face off against Real Madrid, the team with the second most goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Xabi Alonso: "My focus is on the game against Athletic Club" He spoke ahead of the game against Athletic Club

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Yuri Berchiche - Withdraws from training Berchiche exited training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Madrid due to an apparent injury, according to Juanma Velasco of Marca.

Impact Berchiche was forced off the training pitch Tuesday, as the defender appears to be suffering from injury after ending the session early. Unfortunately, this will put him in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's outing, likely needing to be evaluated first and then pass testing to play, even if the issue is minor. He is their regular starter at left-back, so this could force a change, with Adama Boiro or Inigo Lekue as possible replacements.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Trains ahead of Wednesday Laporte (illness) was back in training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Madrid, according to Juanma Velasco of Marca.

Impact Laporte was back in training Tuesday, appearing to clear the defender of his illness and leave him as an option to face Real Madrid. This is good news for the defender as he will likely earn a spot in the starting XI, starting in eight of his nine appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Vesga - Questionable to face Real Madrid Vesga is questionable for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Ernesto Valverde, per Juanma Velasco of Marca. "There is a doubt with [Mikel], but we think he...

Impact Vesga will need some testing heading into Wednesday's match against Madrid, as he was dealing with some injury issues. The good news for the midfielder is that he is expected to train, which is likely to earn him the nod. Even if he is fit, he is likely to only earn a bench spot.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Suspension cleared De Galarreta is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact De Galarreta has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in La Liga and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is an undisputed starter for the Basques and will claim back that role on Wednesday against Real Madrid.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Suspension upgraded Sancet will miss an additional game due to his straight red card received against Barcelona, according to El Correo.

Impact Sancet will miss Wednesday's clash against Real Madrid due to a suspension upgrade for the straight red card he received against Barcelona. The playmaker will be back available for Saturday's game against Atletico. Selton Sanchez is expected to be the main option to replace him in the frontline against the Merengues.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Navarro - Picks up sprained ankle Navarro was confirmed to have suffered an ankle sprain, according to his club.

Impact Navarro looks to be hitting the sidelines for the next week or two after going down in Saturday's outing, with the midfielder suffering from a sprained ankle. Luckily for the midfielder, this is a minor injury, likely to miss around a week or two of action with the injury. However, he has started in their past two games, so this will force a change, with Nico Serrano as a possible replacement, or Inakai Williams (groin) if deemed fit.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Navarro - Leaves with injury Navarro was forced off the field in the 62nd minute of Saturday's 2-0 win over Levante due to an apparent injury.

Impact Navarro would leave his place on the field 62 minutes into the match Saturday, with the midfielder leaving after feeling some physical discomfort. This will be something to watch for the club after he started in their past two games, already without Inakai Williams (groin). He was replaced by Unai Gomez, a likely replacement alongside Nico Serrano if he misses further time.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Serrano - Earns bench role Serrano (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Levante.

Impact Serrano is with the club as they take the field Saturday, with the attacker an option from the bench after his hamstring injury. He is more of a rotational option and has only started in two of his seven appearances, likely to remain a rotational option moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nico Serrano - Included in squad Serrano (hamstring) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Oviedo.

Impact Apparently, Serrano's injury was minor, as he's back in the squad after missing the midweek trip to Prague in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Out vs. Levante Laporte (illness) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Levante, manager Ernesto Valverde told media Friday.

Impact Laporte didn't train Thursday and was absent from Friday's session as well, so the center-back won't be an option for this weekend's clash. With Yeray Alvarez (suspension) also out for the time being, expect Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian to form the center-back pairing. Laporte is expected back for the Real Madrid clash on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Not training due to illness Laporte (illness) wasn't spotted in team training two days ahead Saturday's clash against Levante, making him a doubt for the game, according to Carlos Nieto from El Correo.

Impact Laporte isn't training with the team on Thursday due to an illness and only two days before the clash against Levante on Saturday. This leaves him doubtful to be available for the game and a potential absence would be a blow for Athletic as he has been an undisputed starter since returning to the club in the transfer window. If he had to miss the game, Aitor Paredes will likely replace him in the central defense.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adama Boiro - Season high in tackles Boiro recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Slavia Prague.

Impact Boiro has started the last two Champions League games, with Yuri now favored in league action. He recorded a season-high three tackles and three crosses along with his first clean sheet of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Navarro - Season high four shots Navarro recorded four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Slavia Prague.

Impact Navarro made his second straight Champions League start and third overall in the campaign. He delivered a season-high four shots, all from inside the box and added three created chances. He has scored only once from nine shots attempted.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - First career UCL clean sheet Simon registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Slavia Prague.

Impact Simon recorded his first Champions League clean sheet after giving up nine goals in his previous four outings. Spain's first-choice goalkeeper has not had his best season, allowing 26 goals across 18 games in the league and Champions League combined, but he will look to build on this game's performance when he returns to league action against Levante on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Paredes - Season high 11 clearances Paredes generated two tackles (two won), 11 clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Slavia Prague. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Paredes has started all five Champions League games this season while being spared in the league. He delivered a major defensive effort in this match, recording a season-high 11 clearances, two interceptions and two tackles to secure his first clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Logs double-digit crosses in loss Berenguer created two chances and sent in 10 crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 4-0 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Berenguer did once again what he does best as, no matter the outcome for his team, he always finds a way to keep whipping cross after cross after cross into the opposition's box as this was his third consecutive game in all competitions with 10 or more crosses and the fifth overall this season. However, this feels a little bit disappointing when all this volume is translated in just one assist over 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Takes three shots in loss Williams had three off-target shots and created one chance during Saturday's 4-0 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Williams tried to generate some offense from the left flank but his side was simply overpowered by the opposition and, with a three-goal deficit, his coach opted to sub him off and get him some rest ahead of midweek's UCL game. With just two goals and one assist over nine league appearances this season, the star forward has been slowed down by physical issues and his presence can definitely be a boost for an Athletic side that is struggling in both domestic and European competition this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Allows four in loss Simon (foot) made three saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-0 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Simon didn't need to miss any time despite the fact that he appeared to suffer an injury while serving his national team midweek. However, his return didn't help much against a ruthless Barcelona offense that scored twice each half. This has been a rough campaign for the goalkeeper, who was coming off a clean sheet on his previous domestic appearance but has just three over 17 starts in all competitions, not to mention the 26 goals allowed.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Serrano - Suffers hamstring strain Serrano suffered a hamstring strain and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Serrano has suffered a hamstring strain in recent days and will miss some time to recover. The attacking midfielder has been only a bench option for Athletic this season, therefore his absence will not impact the starting squad.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Picks one match suspension De Galarreta will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact De Galarreta accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Levante on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter this season for the Basques, with Mikel Vesga as the most likely option to replace him in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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