A healthy dose of grit and passion made up for a lack of pure quality in this Basque derby After scoring early through a quick counterattack, La Real contained their arch rival well, overcame some...

Sevilla started the game well, combining composure with a neat adjustment to their 4-1-4-1 shape to control the opening stages of the game But unable to improve their advantage, Athletic's growing...

A fortuitous early goal for Athletic Club provided a false sense of security, which led to the home side retreating deeper into their defensive shape After a savvy change of shape and deft use of...

Firmly league leaders, Real Madrid's matchup with Athletic Club was billed as the biggest barrier to the visitors winning the domestic title In a tight affair where both defenses stood firm, Sergio...

Inconsistencies in Barça’s actions and a lacking intensity to their execution left them in a sorry state against a well-drilled Athletic side However, persistent pressure paid off as the visitors...

Athletic Club and Atlético Madrid present striking similarities both in appearance and in tactics The Red and White home kits and the layout of the club crests reveal their common roots, and their...

Sevilla and Athletic Club played to a 1-1 draw at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Friday night, in a match that, for the hosts, was once again defined by a lack of offensive incision, despite...

In an old-school duel of two teams trading long passes, Atlético’s domination of second balls and their superior talent allowed them to create the better shots, which ultimately turned into goals...

In a Basque Derby between two opposing styles of play, Athletic forced a technical, possession-based Real Sociedad side into playing long balls, causing aerial duels and fighting over second balls,...

During the first half, Athletic’s defensive scheme easily stopped Barcelona’s rigid and disjointed possession game, reducing them to only two shots In the second half, Rakitić’s entrance and...