… Athletic Bilbao's Williams picked up a muscle injury on Sunday, while Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is also on the sidelines after breaking his right foot three months ago. …
… (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Athletic Bilbao's Spain winger Nico Williams is set to miss the rest of the season with a "moderate muscular injury" the Basque club said on Monday but he is expected to be fit for the World Cup. …
Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season By AFP May 05, 2026 03:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bil …
… The veteran right-back is set to miss the next two weeks according to Spanish media and could return for the club's final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao. …
… combined goals and assists in La Liga this season 55 - goals conceded by struggling Sevilla, the worst tally in the division Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Girona v Mallorca (1900) Saturday Villarreal v Levante (1200), Valencia v Atletico Madrid (1415), Alaves v Athletic Bilbao …
… In their first game back home after the Copa final disappointment, on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao, Atletico's fans gave the team a cold reception. …
… drid in their last eight games across all competitions 99 - fouls drawn by Elche's Aleix Febas Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Real Betis v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday Alaves v Mallorca (1200), Getafe v Barcelona (1415), Valencia v Girona (1630), Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao …
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa declined to explain his downward gaze in an official FIFA portrait, saying he is "not a model" after being asked by a reporter whether it was a form of protest.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa declined to explain his downward gaze in an official FIFA portrait, saying he is "not a model" after being asked by a reporter whether it was a form of protest.
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said. Osasuna's Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the match in Atlanta.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.
David Alaba will depart Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires. The 33-year-old spent five years at the club after joining from Bayern Munich, winning 11 trophies including two Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles in 131 appearances, though serious injuries limited his playing time.
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he will leave his role at the end of a trophyless season, with José Mourinho reported to be returning to the club. Arbeloa said he would not work on Mourinho's staff if the Portuguese coach is appointed as his successor.
Real Madrid announced that captain Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old Spain international who played 450 times for the club and won 27 trophies including six Champions Leagues, will leave at the end of the season. Carvajal came through Real Madrid's La Fabrica academy, left for Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, and was bought back the following summer.
Barcelona, newly-crowned Spanish champions, lost 1-0 to Alaves on Wednesday after Ibrahim Diabate's first-half stoppage-time goal, ending their pursuit of the all-time La Liga record of 100 points. The defeat came as Barca needed to win all three remaining matches to reach that figure.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and available for the World Cup next month, despite Yamal suffering a hamstring injury in late April and Williams picking up a muscle injury on Sunday.
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams suffered a moderate hamstring strain and will miss the rest of the season, but Spanish media reports he will be sidelined for three weeks and is expected to be fit for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15.
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season on a two-year deal, replacing Ernesto Valverde who is stepping down at the end of the current campaign.
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the Clasico on May 10 after suffering a toe fracture. The 34-year-old right-back is set to miss the next two weeks and could return for the club's final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao.
Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Atlético Madrid hosts Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, seeking redemption after a Copa del Rey final defeat. The Spanish club has never won Europe's premier competition but can take a first step toward a fourth final appearance.
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.