GORKA GURUZETA NEWS

Gets nod for Oviedo tilt Guruzeta (illness) is starting in Sunday's match versus Oviedo.

Impact Guruzeta is back after dealing with an illness and is in the lineup as usual. He has taken at least one shot in eight straight displays, accumulating 21 (10 on target), with four goals and five chances created.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Friday, could play Sunday Guruzeta (illness) was involved in training Friday and could be an option to play Sunday against Real Oviedo, according to SPORT.

Impact Guruzeta missed Wednesday's match against Newcastle United in the UCL due to an illness that prevented him from training Thursday, but he was able to work with the group in Friday's session. If he's able to train Saturday as well, he should lead the attacking line in Sunday's home match against Oviedo.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out with flu Guruzeta (illness) is out for Wednesday's trip to Newcastle, the club announced.

Impact Guruzeta is missing Wednesday's Champions League clash due to a flu-like illness. The forward was replaced by Unai Gomez for the trip to Tyneside. Guruzeta has one chance to return before the international break, a Sunday clash with Oviedo back in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in La Liga Guruzeta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Real Sociedad.

Impact When it came to domestic-league action, Guruzeta had been ice cold, with zero goals across eight appearances despite five starts up front. He enters Athletic's next game, Champions League action Wednesday at Newcastle United, not only having three goals in UCL action but at top form after breaking his goalless streak against Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Guruzeta scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Qarabag.

Impact Guruzeta equalized in the 40th minute and then netted again in the 88th minute, both assisted by Mikel Jauregizar. Guruzeta missed three good opportunities and also contributed defensively with a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He has now netted thrice in three games this Champions League campaign.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven goals in league play Guruzeta scored seven goals and added two assists in 36 appearances (21 starts) during the 2024/25 Liga season. He also added one goal and two assists in 12 appearances (seven star...

Impact Guruzeta was unable to repeat the scoring ways he evidenced in 2023/24, when he netted a career-best 14 goals with five assists in 32 league starts. The striker should remain a reliable option upfront for Athletic Club in 2025/26 in a busy year that will also include the UEFA Champions League.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in 1-0 win Guruzeta generated three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Guruzeta took three shots and put two on target as his side won 1-0 away to Valencia. This was his second start in a row where he has attempted three shots. This season, he has scored seven goals and created two assists.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Guruzeta had a goal in Athletic Club's 2-0 win over Getafe on Thursday.

Impact The forward was able to put one of his three shots in the back of the net to help Athletic secure a Champions League berth next season. It's possible Guruzeta gets some rest next week against Valencia, though it is a favorable matchup if he does play with the side having allowed 52 La Liga goals.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in start Guruzeta generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Since scoring a goal on Feb. 23, Guruzeta has been a regular starter for Athletic. On the other hand, he has not been effective with his opportunities, getting nine shots on goal but only one of them on target.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Sunday Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 7-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Guruzeta found the back of the net Sunday with a strike in the 69th minute off an Inaki Williams assist. It marked his sixth goal of the season and his first since Dec. 21. He tied a season high with four shots (two on target) despite logging just 26 minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up scoring trend Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Guruzeta registered his first shot on target in the ninth minute of play and broke through soon after, scoring on a header, assisted by Inaki Williams with a cross in the 31st minute. The goal marked the third in the last seven league games and fifth of the campaign for Guruzeta, who also set a season high with three shots on target.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner from bench Guruzeta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Guruzeta scored the crucial goal to win the game in the 80th minute to give his side the lead to gain a famous victory over Real Madrid. This was his third goal in only five matches having only played 229 minutes in that time.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes from bench Guruzeta scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Valladolid.

Impact Guruzeta entered the match in the 64th minute and scored the game tying goal for Athletic in stoppage time. The goal was the first since September for Guruzeta who returned from a two match absence due to injury in the match.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Guruzeta (undisclosed) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Guruzeta returns after missing out Athletic Club's last two matches in all competitions. The forward hasn't scored or assisted since September despite being a regular starter when fit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Guruzeta is out for Thursday's trip to Ludogorets, after not being called up.

Impact Guruzeta also missed the last domestic match against Betis, and seems to be a doubt to return before the international break. The forward will have just one more chance to return before the break, a Sunday trip to Valladolid.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Sunday Guruzeta scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Guruzeta found the back of the net in the fourth and 39th minutes while leading Athletic Club with three shots. The forward has three goal involvements over his last three matches while combining for four shots and a chance created over that timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Guruzeta assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 win against Leganes.

Impact Guruzeta notched his second assist of the season as he passed the ball to Dani Vivian, who then opened up the scoring. The striker has yet to find the back of the net this season, despite leading the team in goals the prior season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Guruzeta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Guruzeta helped open up the scoring as he delivered a pass to Oihan Sancet, who then scored from long-range in the 27th minute. The goal scoring striker failed to create any damage by himself as he didn't take a shot on goal, due to Athletic struggling to create chances.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts friendly Guruzeta (abdomen) played 45 minutes during Wednesday's friendly with Racing Club.

Impact Guruzeta was active for the first half of Wednesday's friendly after finishing the season on the sideline with an abdominal injury. The striker is over his injury and will now be looking to build on his brilliant campaign where he scored 14 goals and added five assists in 32 appearances (30 starts.)

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back this season Guruzeta underwent surgery due to appendicitis on Monday and is not expected to be back for the final games of the season, manager Ernesto Valverde told media during Friday's pre-m...

Impact Guruzeta was Athletic's primary option at the striker role throughout the season and delivered good results, notching 14 goals and five assists across 32 appearances (30 starts) in league play. With him out, Inaki Williams is expected to move to a more advanced role, while Alex Berenguer would likely slot on the right wing.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in loss to Atletico Guruzeta created an assist and two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guruzeta created the assist Saturday for Athletic's only goal scored by Nico Williams. Other than that contribution he made little impact on the game, he was their lead striker and did not manage to place any shots. Unsurprisingly he was subbed after 66 minutes. He has bagged four goals and produced two assists from Athletic's last six La Liga matches.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Granada Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.

Impact Guruzeta scored the equalizer in the 24th minute and also contributed with a tackle. He's now in excellent form with nine goal involvements in the last nine games.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Villarreal Guruzeta assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Guruzeta provided the assist for Oihan Sancet's opening goal in the 66th minute and also contributed with an interception. He's currently in excellent form, having been involved in eight goals in the last eight games.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE