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Logs another assist Lekue assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lekue logged two assists across his three appearances during the first half of December. The defender recorded both assists in back-to-back games at home, a positive trend he will look to continue Wednesday against Las Palmas.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Lekue assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Lekue notched his first assist of the season as he set up Nico Williams in the 68th minute of the match. The left-back has played the entire 90 minutes in the previous four games after struggling to enter the starting lineup earlier in the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role dwindles Lekue made two appearances in the final seven matches of La Liga in 2022-23.

Impact Lekue opened the season as a consistent starter at full-back but saw his role nearly disappear after the World Cup break. The full-back saw just one start in the final three months and only one other appearances. Oscar de Marcos is likely to open the 2023-24 season as the starter at right-back.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Monday Lekue (thigh) was called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Lekue is back after missing nearly two months with a thigh injury he suffered in early March, but he could be available to mark his return to action against Mallorca on Monday.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely sidelined for month Lekue (quadriceps) will likely be sidelined for a month, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Lekue is expected to be sidelined for a month with a minor mucular tear. The initial report was a torn quadriceps, a minor tear is certainly the best of some awful news, though Lekue will now be on a long path towards recovery. Oscar de Marcos will slot into the starting XI in place of Lekue.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Rayo Lekue was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Rayo Vallecano in the 90th minute after suffering an injury. He created three chances and won two of three tackles in the match before...

Impact Lekue was making his third La Liga start since the World Cup break on Sunday, but he had to come off a bit early due to an injury. Oscar de Marcos replaced him at right-back.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Lekue created one chance from three crosses (one accurate) in 61 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Lekue had come off the bench in two straight games after Yuri Berchiche returned to the lineup but an injury for Oscar de Marcos allowed him to return for a longer appearance. Though Lekue faired well in a run of eight straight starts due to various absences at full-back, he still finds himself as a backup that depends on the health of others to play more.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Lekue subbed into last weekend's match against Sevilla in the 73rd minute and he won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Lekue assisted two goals and kept seven clean sheets in 25 La Liga appearances (22 starts) this campaign. He filled in at left back a few times, but the 29-year-old's preferred position is on the right where he's still splitting time with Oscar de Marcos.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for weekend Lekue (thigh) has been called up by Athletic Bilbao for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lekue has missed four games with a thigh injury he suffered in training at the end of March, but he returned to training with Athletic this week and he will be available for selection on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Lekue (thigh) was back in training with Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday.

Impact Lekue has missed his side's last four games with a thigh injury he suffered in training in late March, but he is making progress with his recovery and will hope to be available for selection against Atletico Madrid this weekend.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury in training Lekue left training early Thursday after suffering a thigh injury, Athletic Bilbao have announced.

Impact Lekue will be undergoing tests to evaluate the severity of this injury, but he does have an extended recovery period during the international break before his side's next game against Elche on April 3. He hasn't featured in La Liga since February.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full 90 in Copa del Rey Lekue (illness) played the full 90 minutes of Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Atletico Mancha Real.

Impact Lekue missed last weekend's victory against Osasuna with COVID-19, but he has recovered and should be ready for Sunday's La Liga clash against Alaves.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Lekue returned to training Wednesday after testing negative for COVID-19.

Impact Lekue missed Monday's 3-1 win over Osasuna after a large outbreak swept through the squad but he's now back ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey trip to Jaen, home of Atletico Mancha Real. With starts in all but two of his appearances this season but also the recent strong form of Oscar de Marcos, Lekue has a competition on his hands to make a quick return to the lineup.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Lekue tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Bilbao announced Thursday.

Impact Lekue has featured in every La Liga game this season for Bilbao, starting all but two of them, but he will have to miss at least a week now while isolating with the virus. Oscar de Marcos could fill in for him at right back until he's ready to return.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four crosses in loss Lekue provided four crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Lekue was replaced by Oscar de Marcos at the start of the second half but it seems to have been motivated by tactics instead of an injury. With Lekue logging 20 crosses over his last four starts at right-back, it remains to be seen if his early withdrawal is a sign he won't keep his spot as a starter despite some solid outings. Up next is a trip to Getafe.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to play well Lekue created one chance from eight crosses (three accurate) and made three interceptions during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Lekue wasn't as active offensively during the derby draw with Real Sociedad but was far more involved in Friday's tough loss. He's made a solid impact over the last month with two assists from six chances created in his last five starts, though as a team only one clean sheet has been kept in that time. Up next is a trip to Levante, which are one of the poorer teams in the league on both sides of the ball.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second assist in three matches Lekue provided one assist from two chances created and won three-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Lekue has performed capably well in recent weeks with two assists and 10 total crosses form his last three matches. While once a backup option at fullback, he's started in nine of his 10 appearances this season while Yuri Berchiche remains out with a groin injury and hasn't wasted his opportunity to play. Up next is the derby at Real Sociedad, which have conceded the seventh-most crosses to defenders in La Liga.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses versus Elche Lekue sent in five crosses (zero accurate), had two successful take-ons won four duels and had two clearances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.

Impact Lekue was pretty active down the right flank, as he led his team for crosses, but he lacked accuracy. He has been mostly a backup this season, finishing with six chances created, 19 clearances and 34 crosses in 18 games (five starts).

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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