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Miserly Barcelona Face Athletic Bilbao Without Key Defender Ronald Araujo | Football News
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Miserly Barcelona Face Athletic Bilbao Without Key Defender Ronald Araujo | Football News

[ad_1] Xavi Hernandez's return to Barcelona as coach indicated a return to the club's flowing possession game he thrived in as a player, but his team has instead relied on a watertight defence as they close in on the Spanish title. Barcelona visit Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as they bid to preserve or even extend their nine point lead on Real Madrid, who host Espanyol Saturday -- in their last league matches before the Clasico at Camp Nou on March 19. The Catalans last lifted La Liga in 2019 and after heavy investment last summer, a need to produce instant results has influenced their approach.Barcelona have conceded just eight goals in 24 matches so far this season, keeping 18 clean sheets in La Liga in that time.The latter is a better record than any other club in one of Europe's big fiv...
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Real Madrid, Barcelona To Meet In Copa del Rey Semi Finals | Football News
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Real Madrid, Barcelona To Meet In Copa del Rey Semi Finals | Football News

[ad_1] Copa del Rey: Real Madrid to face Barcelona in semi-finals© AFPReal Madrid will take on Clasico rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals while Athletic Bilbao will face Osasuna following Monday's draw. The reigning Spanish champions will host Barca before visiting the Camp Nou, in the only round of Spain's national knockout competition held over two legs. Carlo Ancelotti's side reached the last four after overcoming local rivals Atletico Madrid 3-1 in extra time in the quarter-finals, while Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 1-0."It's a huge game, not only for the Copa del Rey, it's a big game across the world," Barcelona's sporting director Jordi Cruyff said in reaction to the draw held near Madrid.Cruyff said his players had already moved on from their 3-1 win against Real...
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Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams Ends Incredible La Liga Appearance Run | Football News
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Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams Ends Incredible La Liga Appearance Run | Football News

[ad_1] Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams missed his first La Liga game in over six years.© TwitterAthletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams missed his first La Liga game in over six years after being left out of the squad to face Celta Vigo at Balaidos on Sunday. Williams had played in every La Liga match for Athletic since April 20, 2016, reaching a total of 251 consecutive games in Spain's top flight. The Ghana international became the all-time record holder for consecutive La Liga appearances in October 2021 when he played his 203rd match running, overtaking former Real Sociedad defender Juanan Larranaga.Williams' incredible run was cut short after because of "physical discomfort" according to Athletic."The incredible streak of consecutive games played by Inaki Williams in La Liga i...
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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid, LaLiga: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid, LaLiga: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Champions Real Madrid face a tought trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's men trail Barcelona by three points at the top of the table and were soundly beaten by their rivals in the Spanish Super Cup final last week. However, Real Madrid produced a sensational comeback from two goals down to beat Villarreal in the Spanish Cup on Thursday night, which should boost their morale. Madrid's defence has been leaky, conceding eight goals in their last four games. In La Liga, Madrid have let in 16 goals, 10 more than leaders Barcelona.When will the Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid, LaLiga match be played?The Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid, LaLiga match will be played on Monday, January 23.Where will the Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid, LaLiga match be played?The Athle...
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Barcelona vs Getafe, LaLiga: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Barcelona vs Getafe, LaLiga: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Barcelona's strong form has been built on their rearguard, conceding just six goals so far.© AFPLaLiga leaders Barcelona take on relegation-threatened Getafe at Camp Nou on Sunday, hoping to increase their lead at the top to five points, ahead of Real Madrid's game against Athletic Bilbao later in the day. Xavi Hernandez's men trounced minnows Ceuta 5-0 in the Copa Del Rey in the midweek, and are unbeaten in the last eight league games at home. Barcelona's strong form has been built on their rearguard, which has only shipped six goals this season in La Liga.When will the Barcelona vs Getafe, LaLiga match be played?The Barcelona vs Getafe, LaLiga match will be played on Sunday, January 22.Where will the Barcelona vs Getafe, LaLiga match be played?The Barcelona vs Getafe, LaLiga mat...
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