Atletico increase lead over Athletic Bilbao with 3-1 win
MADRID : Atletico Madrid beat newly-crowned Copa del Rey winners Athletic Bilbao 3-1 at home in LaLiga on Saturday as Diego Simeone's side moved a step closer to a top-four finish.
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Atletico Madrid Face Athletic Bilbao Challenge In Champions League Race
Atletico Madrid have the chance to keep Athletic Bilbao at arm's length in the race to qualify for the Champions League when the sides meet on Saturday in La Liga. Diego Simeone's stumbling Atletico, fourth, have a three point lead on Copa del Rey winners Athletic, fifth. It will be a high-intensity clash in the Spanish capital, with Atletico still licking their wounds from last week's Champions League quarter-final elimination by Borussia Dortmund. They suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat at Alaves last weekend, increasing the pressure ahead of Los Leones' visit to the Metropolitano stadium.
Dover Athletic manager Jake Leberl outlines his plans for the squad following relegation to the Isthmian Premier
Manager Jake Leberl is hoping to avoid a complete rebuild at relegated Dover.
Dover Athletic manager Jake Leberl hopes club’s National League South relegation will be their lowest ebb in recent seasons
Manager Jake Leberl hopes Dover’s National League South relegation will be the lowest ebb for the club in recent years.
Dover Athletic boss Jake Leberl praises club’s off-the-field team - including support from ex-players Paul Hyde and Jimmy Strouts - as he begins planning for side on the pitch after committing to stay next season
Jake Leberl has praised Dover’s off-the-field team but knows he needs to build one to deliver on the pitch next season.
Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca on penalties to end 40-year trophy drought
Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday to win their 24th Copa del Rey title and their first since 1984 - ending a 40-year trophy drought in a nerve-wracking final in Seville.
Athletic Bilbao Beat Mallorca On Penalties To Win Copa Del Rey
Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to win the Copa del Rey by beating Real Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The Basque side lifted the trophy for the 24th time, behind only 31-time winners Barcelona, as they edged underdogs Mallorca at La Cartuja stadium in Seville. Dani Rodriguez sent Mallorca ahead in the first half but Oihan Sancet levelled soon after the break and the sides could not be separated until penalties.