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2020–21 Athletic Bilbao Season
The 2020–21 season was the 122nd season in the existence of Athletic Bilbao and the club's 90th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. In addition to the domestic league, Athletic Bilbao participated in this season's editions of the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España. The season covered the period from 20 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, with the late start to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. The season was the first since the 2011–12 without Aritz Aduriz, who retired in May 2020. Players First-team squad Reserve team Out on loan Transfers In Out Pre-season and friendlies Competitions Overall record La Liga League table Results summary Results by round Matches The league fixtures were announced on 31 August 2020. Copa del Rey Supercopa The draw was held on 17 December 2020. Statistics Appearances and goals :''Last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club ( eu, Bilboko Athletic Kluba; es, Athletic Club de Bilbao), commonly known as Athletic Bilbao or just Athletic, is a professional Association football, football club based in the city of Bilbao in the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country of Spain. They are known as ''Los Leones'' (The Lions) because their stadium was built near a church called ''San Mamés'', which was named after Saint Mammes of Caesarea, Saint Mammes, an early Christian thrown to the lions by the Roman Empire, Romans. Mammes pacified the lions and was later made a saint. The team plays its home matches at the San Mamés Stadium. Its home colours are red and white-striped shirts with black shorts. Athletic are the fourth most successful club in ''La Liga'' with eight titles to their name. In the table of ''Copa del Rey'' titles, Athletic is second only to Barcelona, having won it 23 times. It is also the most successful Basque football club in both league and cup titles won. The cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona (), commonly referred to as Barcelona and colloquially known as Barça (), is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, that competes in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football. Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Catalan, German, and English footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto ''"Més que un club"'' (''"More than a club"''). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the fourth-most valuable sports team in the world, worth $4.76 billion, and the world's fourth richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of €582.1 million. The official Barcelona anthem is the "Cant del Barça", written by Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Espinàs. Barcelona traditionally play in dark shades of blue and garnet stripes, hence nicknamed ''Blaugrana''. Domestically, Barcelona has won a record 75 trophi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikel Vesga
Mikel Vesga Arruti (; born 8 April 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Athletic Bilbao as a defensive midfielder. Club career Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country, Vesga made his debut as a senior with CD Aurrerá de Vitoria in 2012, in the Tercera División. In summer 2013 he moved to Deportivo Alavés, being assigned to the reserves also in the fourth division. On 1 July 2014, after refusing a new deal, Vesga joined another reserve team, Bilbao Athletic from Segunda División B. Having gained the confidence of coach José Ángel Ziganda he was an ever-present figure during the season, appearing in 38 matches and scoring three goals as they returned to Segunda División after 19 years. Vesga made his professional debut on 24 August 2015, starting in a 1–0 home loss against Girona FC. He scored his first league goal on 7 February of the following year, the winner in a 3–2 away victory over RCD Mallorca. On 17 August 2016, after spending ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeray Álvarez
Yeray Álvarez López (; born 24 January 1995), known simply as Yeray, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Athletic Bilbao. Club career Born in Barakaldo, Biscay, Basque Country, Yeray joined Athletic Bilbao's youth setup at Lezama in 2008, aged 13. He played in the 2012–13 NextGen Series with the '' Juvenil A'' side, and made his debut as a senior with CD Basconia (the farm team) in the following season, in Tercera División. On 26 May 2014, Yeray was promoted to the reserves who competed in Segunda División B. He contributed with 36 appearances and one goal during the campaign – play-offs included – as they returned to Segunda División after a 19-year absence. Yeray played his first professional game on 24 August 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jurgi Oteo in a 1–0 home loss against Girona FC. He was a regular starter during that season, but the side were immediately relegated back as dead last. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iñigo Martínez
Iñigo Martínez Berridi (; ; born 17 May 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team mainly as a centre-back. He spent most of his professional career with Real Sociedad, playing 238 matches (17 goals scored) in all competitions after making his debut at the age of 20. In January 2018, he signed with Athletic Bilbao. Martínez won his first cap for Spain in 2013. Club career Real Sociedad Born in Ondarroa, Biscay, Martínez joined Real Sociedad's youth ranks from local CD Aurrerá Ondarroa. He made his senior debut in the 2009–10 season, helping the reserves promote from the fourth division after one year out by contributing 23 games and one goal. On 27 August 2011, Martínez made his first-team – and La Liga – debut with the Basques, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 away win against Sporting de Gijón. On 2 October he scored his first league goal, from inside his own half in an eventual 2–1 hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unai Núñez
Unai Núñez Gestoso (; ; born 30 January 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Celta, on loan from Athletic Bilbao, and the Spain national team. Club career Born in Sestao, Biscay, Basque Country and raised in neighbouring Portugalete, Núñez joined Athletic Bilbao's Lezama academy in 2007, aged ten. He made his debut as a senior with the farm team in the 2015–16 season, in Tercera División. On 7 June 2016, Núñez was promoted to the reserves, freshly relegated to Segunda División B. He immediately became a starter for the side, appearing in 33 matches and scoring three goals during the campaign. On 2 June 2017, Núñez was called up to the main squad for the pre-season by new first team manager José Ángel Ziganda. He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 20 August, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Getafe CF. On 30 October 2017, after already becoming a regular starter, Núñez renewed his contract until 2023, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Morcillo
Jon Morcillo Conesa (born 15 September 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Athletic Bilbao. Club career Early career Born in Amorebieta-Etxano, Biscay, Basque Country to a Basque father and a mother from Cartagena, Region of Murcia, Morcillo represented SD Amorebieta and SCD Durango as a youth. He made his senior debut with the latter's first team on 1 May 2016, in a 2–0 Tercera División away loss against CD Vitoria. Athletic Bilbao In June 2016, Morcillo joined Athletic Bilbao at the age of 17, being initially assigned to the farm team also in the regional fourth division. Promoted to the reserves in June 2018, he made his Segunda División B debut for them on 25 August of that year, playing the last four minutes of a 2–0 home win over CD Tudelano. Morcillo scored his first goal for the B side on 25 November 2018, opening the 1–1 draw at Barakaldo CF. He emerged as an important player during the 2019–20 season by contributing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unai Simón
Unai Simón Mendibil (born 11 June 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team. Club career Simón was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country, and raised in the nearby village of Murgia; he joined Athletic Bilbao's youth system in 2011, from CD Aurrerá de Vitoria. He made his debut as a senior with the farm team in the 2014–15 season, in the Tercera División. On 8 June 2016, Simón was promoted to the reserves, recently relegated to Segunda División B. He immediately became a starter for the side, contributing with 29 appearances during the campaign. On 2 June 2017, Simón was called up to the main squad for the pre-season by new first team manager José Ángel Ziganda, but continued to appear exclusively for the Bs. On 13 July 2018, he signed a contract extension until 2023, and was loaned to Segunda División side Elche CF two weeks later. On 15 August 2018, after K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aritz Aduriz
Aritz Aduriz Zubeldia (; ; born 11 February 1981) is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a striker. He spent most of his career with Athletic Bilbao, scoring 172 goals across all competitions for the team over three spells. He also surpassed a century of goals (104) in La Liga, in which he additionally represented Mallorca and Valencia. In addition to playing for Spain, Aduriz was a regular goalscorer for the Basque national side. He appeared for the former at Euro 2016, at the age of 35. Early life Born in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Aduriz came from a family keen on sport but more inclined towards the likes of surfing, mountaineering and cross-country skiing. He excelled at the latter as a child, finishing runner-up in the junior national championship. Club career Athletic Bilbao Learning to play football on the sand at ''La Concha'' beach, he was brought through the ranks of local youth club Antiguoko where he shared teams with future elite players Xab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Athletic Bilbao Season
The 2011–12 season was the 111th season in Athletic Bilbao's history and their 81st consecutive season in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football. It covers a period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Athletic Bilbao competed for their ninth La Liga title and participated in the UEFA Europa League, entering in the play-off round due to their sixth-place finish in the 2010–11 La Liga. They also entered the Copa del Rey in the Round of 32. Players Squad information Transfers In Total expenditure: €0 million Out Total income: €0 million Club Coaching staff La Liga League table Results by round Matches Copa del Rey Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final UEFA Europa League Play-off round Group stage Knockout phase Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In Spain
The COVID-19 pandemic in Spain has resulted in confirmed cases of COVID-19 and deaths. The virus was first confirmed to have spread to Spain on 31 January 2020, when a German tourist tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in La Gomera, Canary Islands. Post-hoc genetic analysis has shown that at least 15 strains of the virus had been imported, and community transmission began by mid-February. By 13 March, cases had been confirmed in all 50 provinces of the country. A partially unconstitutional lockdown was imposed on 14 March 2020. On 29 March, it was announced that, beginning the following day, all non-essential workers were ordered to remain at home for the next 14 days. By late March, the Community of Madrid has recorded the most cases and deaths in the country. Medical professionals and those who live in retirement homes have experienced especially high infection rates. On 25 March, the official death toll in Spain surpassed that of mainland China. On 2April, 950 people died of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Supercopa De España
The 2020–21 Supercopa de España was the 37th edition of the Supercopa de España, an annual football competition for clubs in the Spanish football league system that were successful in its major competitions in the preceding season. It was the second straight edition played under the new format with four teams. They included 2019–20 Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad and 2019–20 La Liga winners Real Madrid, 2019–20 Copa del Rey runners-up Athletic Bilbao and 2019–20 La Liga runners-up Barcelona. The competition was initially supposed to be held in Saudi Arabia like the previous year, but restrictions related to the global COVID-19 pandemic forced it to remain in Spain. The semi-finals took place in the cities of Córdoba and Málaga, on 13 and 14 January 2021. The final was played at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on 17 January 2021. Athletic Bilbao won the tournament for their third Supercopa de España title. Qualification The tournament featured the winners and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
