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・January 28, 2026 January 28 Jan 28
Santos' late goal lifts Sporting over Athletic Club
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San Mames Stadium
San Mames Stadium, Bilbao, ESP
Unai Simon - Concedes three in UCL exit Simon made three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Sporting CP.
Impact Simon ended his first Champions League campaign in difficult fashion, conceding three goals in the club's heaviest home defeat in the competition. Despite the scoreline, he made three saves, including two from outside the box and an impressive one-on-one stop late in the match, though the rebound was converted. He finished the tournament with two clean sheets and 14 goals conceded across eight appearances, but a return to the competition next season looks very unlikely given his side's continued struggles. The team currently sits 13th in the league, has already conceded 30 goals compared to 29 last season, and has failed to keep a clean sheet in its last seven matches across all competitions. Simon will look to bounce back in his next outing against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
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Gorka Guruzeta - Ends strong UCL campaign with goal Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Sporting CP. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th...
Impact Guruzeta ended his impressive Champions League campaign with a fifth goal, finishing among the top 10 goalscorers despite his team's elimination. The forward has been in strong form recently, recording a goal contribution in each of his last four appearances in all competitions with three goals and one assist from 13 shots and five chances created.
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Oihan Sancet - Suffers hamstring injury Sancet scored one goal before being forced off in the 50th minute of Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Sporting CP due to a hamstring injury that makes him a doubt for Sunday's derby ag...
Impact Sancet has struggled to keep himself fit over the past several seasons with Athletic Club and suffered another injury in Wednesday's defeat against Sporting CP. The playmaker scored a goal before leaving the pitch in the 50th minute due to a hamstring injury, which makes him a major doubt for Sunday's derby against Real Sociedad. This is a blow for Bilbao since Sancet is an undisputed starter in the frontline when fit, and if he has to miss the game, a change will need to be made in the starting XI, with Robert Navarro likely to take a starting role in attacking midfield and Alex Berenguer expected to play on the right wing.
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Athletic Club vs. Sporting CP: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 8
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Mikel Jauregizar - Available after ban Jauregizar may feature again after serving his yellow card accumulation ban in Champions League play.
Impact Jauregizar's return gives the Bilbao side a defensive boost considering that he has been a regular participant in the holding midfield zone. While he can't be trusted to score often, he has tallied one goal and two assists across 28 games played this season and is averaging 5.2 balls recovered and 2.1 tackles per contest in league play. Alejandro Rego will likely return to a substitute role with Jauregizar back in action.
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Oihan Sancet - Injured in UCL match Sancet suffered an apparent injury that forced him to abandon after scoring one goal in Wednesday's game against Sporting CP.
Impact Sancet left his place on the pitch to Alex Berenguer in the initial minutes of the second half against the Portuguese side. Sancet has struggled with physical issues at different points of the season, so his status may once again be a concern for the squad, and he might not be risked if he's not fully fit. Therefore, players such as Berenguer and Unai Gomez could gain playing time in attacking midfield.
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