Athletic Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Jesus Areso - Sets up first goal with Athletic Areso had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing seven times (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Areso set up Alejandro Rego in the 82nd minute assisting the game winning goal while finishing with the second most crosses on the team. It was the first goal involvement since joining Athletic Club in the summer for Areso.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Scores, leaves injured Williams scored a goal, but left with an injury during Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Williams converted a penalty after nine minutes before being replaced by his brother in the 53rd due to an injury. The attacker's extent of injury should be determined during the international break.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Beginning match from bench Williams (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Williams returns as excepted, but is only ready for a role among the substitutes to begin Saturday's fixture. The attacker has missed the last six matches in all competitions so he'll likely be eased back into action with minutes from the bench in the second half.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Called up for Saturday Williams (groin) was called up for Saturday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Williams is in the squad for Saturday's clash with Mallorca. This comes after he was deemed questionable for the clash by manager Federico Valverde. The winger might not be ready for the starting XI immediately for Saturday's match as he gets back in the squad before the international break.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Uncertain to face Mallorca Williams (groin) is uncertain to play against Mallorca on Saturday, manager Ernesto Valverde told media Friday. "We still don't know if Nico will be available this weekend. He did...

Impact Williams hasn't played for Athletic Club since representing Spain during the September international break. His status for this weekend will be determined after the final training session of the week, but Athletic desperately need him to return, especially since their attack is depleted due to the absences of Alex Berenguer (toe) and Oihan Sancet (hamstring).

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Scores in heavy defeat as sub Guruzeta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Guruzeta scored his first goal in all competitions this season as he came on as a second-half substitute to score, as his only shot on target went in. He also created two chances, and he has been a substitute in each Champions League game this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Concedes four despite four saves Simon made four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Simon conceded four goals for the first time this season as his team got smashed by Borussia Dortmund. This was the fourth time this season that he has made this season and he has still only kept one clean sheet in nine games in all competitions.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Diagnosed with hamstring injury Sancet will be out for the time being after suffering a hamstring injury in Wednesday's loss to Dortmund in the Champions League, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Sancet has suffered a mild-moderate injury to his left hamstring muscle, and the injury will prevent him from facing Mallorca. With Alex Berenguer (toe) and Nico Williams (groin) also unlikely to play, Athletic should be shorthanded in the playmaking department for Saturday's contest.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Still missing Berenguer (toe) is out for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to Junama Velasco of Marca.

Impact Berenguer is still absent from the team, as the attacker is still not recovered from his toe injury. This is a tough loss for the club, as he has started in all but two of the club's matches this season. That said, Nico Seranno or Unai Gomez are likely to be his replacement again on the left flank.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Won't face Dortmund Williams (groin) is out for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to Juanma Velasco of Marca.

Impact Williams will not yet make the call for play, as the attacker is still feeling some pain in his groin due to his injury. That said, the club will be cautious with his return after this injury has been a constant since last season, unable to fully heal. He will likely then be held out until after the international break, possibly returning ahead of time when facing Mallorca on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Vesga - Suffers muscle injury Vesga is out for the time being after suffering a muscle injury in his adductor, according to his club.

Impact Vesga is hitting the sidelines for a bit of time, likely missing a week or two due to muscle complaints. This will leave the club without come depth and rotational options, starting in two of their eight games thus far. That said, it isn't a major loss, but he will for sure miss Wednesday's match against Dortmund and could be out for further time.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Late Moleiro volley extends hosts' positive run Alberto Moleiro was Villarreal's hero as they picked up their third straight win with a clinical performance against Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nico Williams - Doubtful for Saturday Williams (groin) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Villarreal, according to manager Ernesto Valverde, per Iker Torrescusa of Marca. "We don't know anything. The team is reco...

Impact Williams was said to be nearing a return last week, but is seemingly doubtful again, with the attacker closer to missing out Saturday than making the team sheet. That said, he could be tested ahead of the match to see if he can play, although he could likely be limited if fit. Either way, the club will be cautious with their star attacker, especially with UCL play approaching on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Dealing with toe injury Berenguer has been dealing with a right toe injury for the last few weeks and will be working with lighter workloads until further notice, the club announced Friday.

Impact Berenguer has been limited by this injury, and while it hasn't prevented him from playing, it might remove him from the starting lineup against Villarreal due to the heavy schedule Athletic Club have right now, with matches nearly every three days. If that's the case, expect Gorka Guruzeta to play as the main reference in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Padilla - Clears suspension Padilla is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Padilla has cleared his three-match ban due to his red card received against Betis, with the backup goalkeeper set to return in their next contest. His return won't affect the starting squad since he will only remain the second choice in goal behing Unai Simon moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Suspension cleared Vivian is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Vivian has cleared his ban due to his straight red card against Valencia and is now back available for their next contest. He is expected to return directly in the starting XI in the central defense since he has been an undisputed starter for Athletic this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Reserve logs 11 crosses Berenguer logged 11 crosses (four accurate) and four corners during Athletic's 1-1 draw Tuesday against Girona.

Impact For the Athletic-Girona game, Athletic's starting XI subtracted Berenguer. During halftime, he replaced Nico Serrano. Despite only one half against Girona, Berenguer logged Athletic's most crosses.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Start and four shots Guruzeta logged four shots (one on goal) during Athletic's 1-1 draw Tuesday against Girona.

Impact For the 2025-26 La Liga, Guruzeta's latest start is his second. During the first, Sept. 13 against Alaves, he attempted three shots. For their statistic, Guruzeta recently updated his season-best Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Serrano - Start and three accurate crosses Serrano logged 10 crosses (three accurate) and three corners during Athletic's 1-1 draw Tuesday against Girona.

Impact For the Athletic team, Serrano's latest start is his first. Impressively, he logged Athletic's second-most accurate crosses. Alex Berenguer, who replaced Serrano, recorded the most.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Jauregizar - Finally scores goal Jauregizar scored one goal during Athletic's 1-1 draw Tuesday against Girona.

Impact Post-extension, Athletic's team logged seven games, six La Liga. During each of the first six, he did not score. But on their seventh, Tuesday against Girona, Jauregizar finally recorded a goal. Even though he scored one then, his history indicates that him frequently scoring is unlikely. For the 2024-25 La Liga, Jauregizar's 34 appearances (25 starts) barely feature multiple goals, two. The league's 2023-24 season, during which he logged seven appearances, also includes his goalless appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Concedes one goal Simon logged two saves but conceded one goal during Athletic's 1-1 draw Tuesday against Girona.

Impact Unfortunately for Simon, between Aug. 31 and Tuesday not only includes Athletic's four games but also features more goals he conceded. After the Tuesday game, Athletic's next matchday is Sept. 27 at Villarreal, whose post-July scoring features 2.0 goals averaged per matchup.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benat Prados - Undergoes successful surgery Prados underwent a successful surgery for his ACL injury on Tuesday morning, the club announced.

Impact Prados underwent successful surgery on Tuesday following his ACL injury and is expected to leave the hospital on Wednesday to begin his recovery and long term rehabilitation. The midfielder will be sidelined for many months and his return for the start of the 2026/27 season will depend on his progress. In the meantime, Mikel Vesga is expected to see increased playing time for Athletic.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Starts to train, nearing return Williams (groin) is back in some training and is nearing a return, according to manager Ernesto Valverde, per Juanma Velasco of Marca. "It's going better and we wait for it. Yester...

Impact Williams is still out for a bit longer but is receiving a good update, with the attacker rejoining some training after a few weeks out due to a groin injury. That said, it does appear he could return earlier than expected, with the club set to check on his status in a few days. A return ahead of the international break still seems to be unlikely as they take a cautious approach early in the season, making sure their star attacker is fully fit before he sees the field again.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Shown red card Vivian was shown a red card in the 60th minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Vivian would have to leave the field just 15 minutes following halftime Saturday, with the defender picking up a red card after denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. This will leave the defender out of a further match when facing Girona on Tuesday, likely to have his spot replaced by Aymeric Laporte or Andoni Gorosabel while out. That said, Vivian will return against Villarreal on Sept. 27, likely to see the start once an option again.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LaLiga: Valencia stun Athletic, nine-man Girona thrashed at home Athletic Bilbao's recent struggles continued with a defeat to Valencia, while Girona remain bottom of LaLiga after losing to Levante.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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