Athletic Club kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a battling 2-0 victory over Getafe on Friday night. Inaki Williams scored both goals for Los Leones, who ended with nine men after Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes were both sent off, but their real hero was Unai Simon.
Athletic Club are blessed with having two very good goalkeepers. Unai Simon is the undisputed number one, also for Spain, whereas Julen Agirrezabala is their cup goalkeeper – and he certainly came to the fore this season.
One of the matches of the weekend in La Liga takes place on Sunday evening, where Real Madrid will host Athletic Club – a match-up that sees 1st take on 4th.
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon says the Copa del Rey final must be their priority. Athletic are also chasing a top four finish. But Simon said: "In Athletic it is impossible for someone to tell you that they prefer the Champions League to winning the Cup.
Manchester United were reportedly keen on signing the Athletic Club Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon. The 26-year-old Spanish international has been linked with the move away from the La Liga club but he wishes to stay at San Mames for the foreseeable future.
Athletic Club are expecting to make another contract renewal announcement before the end of 2023 to resolve Unai Simon’s future. Simon is the undisputed No.1 for club and country and the Basque side want to secure him in Bilbao.
Athletic Blbao great Jose Angel Iribar rates Unai Simon as the better goalkeeper. Iribar accepted an award on behalf of Simon for being Spain's Goalkeeper of the Year.
Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has dislocated his shoulder. The Scotland fullback was forced off in last night's Euro qualifying defeat to Spain after clashing with La Roja goalkeeper Unai Simon.
Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson was forced off with a shoulder injury in Scotland's Euros qualifying defeat in Spain. He was substituted before halftime after a clash with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon.
Athletic Club has a very impressive squad, and it’s hardly surprisingly that several of their players have been linked with moves away. Nico Williams has attracted strong interest from the Premier League, as head Oihan Sancet before he signed a new long-term contract earlier this year.
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon has pledged his commitment to the club. The Spain international says he has no plans to leave. "Sometimes I get tired of saying it, but I'm not going anywhere," Simn told local media.
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon admits he's unhappy with TV cameras in the dressing room on matchday. LaLiga media are introducing several innovations to their coverage this season, but Simon isn't a fan.
Athletic Club star Unai Simon is a surprise summer transfer target for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. Simon has developed into one of the top goal keepers in La Liga across the last 12 months, as well as first choice for La Roja.
Manchester City are being linked with Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon. Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda is reporting City boss Pep Guardiola is keen on the Spain international.
Spain beat Croatia on penalty kicks to win the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League. The previous three matches between these teams had witnessed 19 goals but Sunday's final in Rotterdam ended 0-0 after 120 minutes of battle.
Spain goal keeper Unai Simon has hailed Croatia captain Luka Modric ahead of their UEFA Nations League final. La Roja take on Modric’s Croatia in Rotterdam with Luis de la Fuente looking to secure an instant trophy in his first year in charge.
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon says tomorrow's clash against Osasuna is a must-win. Sitting in seventh place, Athletic cannot afford a slip as they target European football.
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