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Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
🇪🇸 Back to La Cartuja, Sevilla to host Spain v Turkey in November
The RFEF has just confirmed the venue for the last qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. The La Cartuja Stadium in Seville will host the match against Turkey on Tuesday, November 18 at 8:45 PM. This will mark the national team's return to Seville two years after their last visit. The previous meeting took place on October 12, 2023, with a 2-0 victory against Scotland in the qualifying phase for Euro 2024. Advertisement That triumph, with goals from Morata and Sancet, was another step in the successful journey that culminated with the continental title in Germany. With this confirmation, the National Team has already defined the venues for their three home matches in the qualifying phase: in September they will play in Elche against Bulgaria, in October in Valladolid against Georgia, and in November in Seville against Turkey. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Fran Santiago - 2025 Fran Santiago
Metro
30-04-2025
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- Metro
Athletic Bilbao without 17-goal star for Man Utd clash with injury blow revealed
Athletic Bilbao will be without top scorer Oihan Sancet when they take on Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night. After a thrilling quarter-final fightback against Lyon, United travel to the Basque country for the first leg of semi-final action this week. Athletic are flying high in La Liga, sat in fourth place with five games of the season remaining but will be without one of their most influential players tomorrow. Only Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe and Osasuna's Ante Budimir have scored more league goals than Sancet this term with the Spain international scoring 15 in 25 appearances, with another two registered in the Europa League. The 25-year-old started both games against Rangers in the quarter-finals but was forced off in the first-half last time out against Las Palmas. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Athletic boss Ernesto Valverde has confirmed Sancet will have no role to play at San Mames but is hopeful he will be available again for the return leg in Manchester next week. 'He's ruled out for tomorrow,' said Valverde said. 'We'll see what happens next. We'll go for what will work for us.' Nico Williams has struggled with a groin problem recently but made his return off the bench last week and is available to start on Thursday night. 'Big games are when big players emerge,' Valverde continued. 'I'm really looking forward to tomorrow and also the game at Old Trafford. 'I hope we can score goals because we're all really excited about this game and we're going to try to do our best.' United and Athletic last met in this competition in 2012 with the Premier League giants thoroughly outclassed by the side then managed by Marcelo Bielsa. Defeats home and away saw Alex Ferguson's side crash out of the competition 5-3 on aggregate at the last 16 stage. More Trending Hopelessly marooned in 15th place in the Premier League, the Europa League is United's last chance to salvage something from their season and secure qualification for next season's Champions League. United will be boosted by the return of Matthijs de Ligt with the Dutchman missing his side's last six games. Amad Diallo is also nearing his return after recovering from an ankle ligament injury. MORE: Paul Parker argues Man Utd may end up having a better season than Arsenal MORE: Man Utd agree deal to sign French wonderkid on free transfer MORE: William Saliba admits Arsenal players found it 'difficult' to stop PSG star
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Athletic Bilbao learn top goalscorer injury timeframe before crunch Man Utd clash
Athletic Club attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet recently picked up an injury and will definitely miss the first leg vs Manchester United and is even a doubt for the return at Old Trafford Athletic Club top goalscorer Oihan Sancet has been ruled out of this week's Europa League semi-final first leg clash against Manchester United. The Spaniard recently picked up a muscle injury in the 1-0 La Liga win over Las Palmas and was forced off after just 22 minutes. Sancet has been undergoing various tests to determine the extent of the damage and it's bad news for Athletic Club as he will miss Thursday's showdown with United at San Mames. Crucially, he is also a doubt for the second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday May 8 in a major setback for Ernesto Valverde. The 25-year-old has mustered 17 goals and three assists in all competitions this season despite battling several hamstring problems. He missed three La Liga matches at the start of March with a hamstring problem and his minutes have been carefully managed since, however, he aggravated the issue and suffered mild damage against Las Palmas. Bilbao reached the semi-finals after defeating Rangers 2-0 in the quarter-finals and they are determined to reach the final as it's being played at their home ground. Meanwhile, United are set to be without Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee as their seasons are now over due to injury. Ruben Amorim's side scored a late equaliser at Bournemouth through Rasmus Hojlund on Sunday to earn a morale-boosting draw ahead of the crucial trip to Spain. Amorim claimed after the match that there are key similarities between the way Bournemouth and Bilbao defend. The Portuguese head coach is adamant his side must improve if they are to reach the Europa League final, where United could yet meet Tottenham. He said following the 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium: "Was one point, we could do better. We created chances, but we need to do better near the box. It is small things. "We have to understand the foot that is in play, crossing, one v ones. We need to understand the game in that way. Today we pushed our opponent, especially after the sending off. We had the chances, but again we didn't score. "The way Bournemouth defend is quite similar to [Bilbao]. We can take things from this game. But again, it is a new history, and we must do better." United's record against Athletic Club does not make for pleasant reading given they have lost three of their four meetings with the Basques. Sir Alex Ferguson's United side were beaten in both legs [3-2 and 2-1] the last time the two teams met in the Europa League back in March 2012.
USA Today
21-04-2025
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- USA Today
How to Watch Athletic Bilbao vs. UD Las Palmas: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Athletic Bilbao vs. UD Las Palmas: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 4/23/2025 Oihan Sancet (No. 4 in LaLiga, 15 goals), leads Athletic Bilbao at home versus UD Las Palmas, which has given up 52 goals (19th in the league). The game is on Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET. You can stream it on ESPN+. Last time out, Athletic Bilbao suffered a 1-0 loss away from home against Real Madrid while being outshot by 20 in the matchup, 23 to three. UD Las Palmas claimed a 1-0 home win against Atletico Madrid in its most recent match on April 19, outshooting Atletico Madrid eight to seven. How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs. UD Las Palmas When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET Where: San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain Live Stream: ESPN+ Watch live sports and more without cable on ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Athletic Bilbao key players Sancet has 15 goals (on 43 shots, 1.6 per game) and one assist for Athletic Bilbao. Inaki Williams is another important player for Athletic Bilbao, with five goals and nine assists. Alex Berenguer has provided five goals and seven assists. With five goals and five assists, Nicholas Williams is chipping in, too. UD Las Palmas key players With 10 goals and two assists, Fabio Silva is a key contributor for UD Las Palmas. Sandro Ramirez has eight goals (on 32 shots, 1.8 per game) and three assists. With two goals and six assists, Oliver McBurnie is chipping in for UD Las Palmas as well. Alberto Moleiro has six goals (on 49 shots, 1.6 per game) and two assists. To watch live sports and more without cable, head to ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Athletic Bilbao vs. UD Las Palmas match breakdown
Egypt Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Bilbao beat Rangers 2-0 to reach Europa League last four
Athletic Bilbao's Oihan Sancet celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Vincent West (Reuters) - Athletic Bilbao advanced to the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-0 home win over Rangers in their quarter-final second leg on Thursday, winning by the same score on aggregate to keep alive their dream of reaching the final at their San Mames stadium. After the sides drew 0-0 at Ibrox in the first leg, there was a fast, intense start to the return game, with Rangers looking unintimidated by the raucous atmosphere at the San Mames, where a record crowd of 52,114 was in attendance. Bilbao had an early chance, with Nico Williams's mazy run from the wing ending with a save from keeper Liam Kelly and Oihan Sancet's rebound effort was charged down by James Tavernier. Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers appealed in vain for a penalty after having his jersey pulled in the area, his ripped shirt proof of contact, and he was booked shortly afterwards for complaining when sent to change his jersey. Maroan Sannadi missed the target from the edge of the six-yard box as Bilbao began to gain the upper hand, but lacked precision when reaching the Rangers area. Alex Berenguer curled a shot just wide of the upright and Sancet controlled a pass on his chest before firing high over the bar from close range, but the Bilbao midfielder soon broke the deadlock. John Souttar was penalised for a foul on Sannadi in the box and Sancet converted from the spot in added time before the break. Rangers keeper Kelly had saved Berenguer's penalty in the first leg but was sent the wrong way this time. "First half we were a shadow of ourselves. We let the occasion get to us," Rangers captain Tavernier told TNT Sports. The second half began with Bilbao looking intent on grabbing a second goal but it was Rangers who came closest with Nicolas Raskin hitting the upright from close range. Rangers grew in confidence, putting the hosts under a lot more pressure than they managed in the opening half but unable to find an equaliser and they were punished 10 minutes from time. Oscar de Marcos floated a cross into the box and Williams lost his marker at the back post to head past Kelly and the final minutes were played out in a party atmosphere as the sea of red-and-white celebrated in the stands. "San Mames deserves it more than anyone else and once again closer to the final," Williams told Movistar Plus. "Rangers made things very difficult for us and very happy for the pass to the final. Low profile and keep going." Bilbao, who ended a 40-year trophy drought by winning the Copa del Rey last season, are looking to win a first European title, and will face Manchester United, who beat Olympique Lyonnais 7-6 on aggregate, in the last four.
