Due to discrepancies with Pumas after the loan of Álex Padilla, Athletic de Bilbao will not be able to make signings
Athletic de Bilbao faces a transfer ban due to discrepancies with Pumas regarding goalkeeper Álex Padilla, potentially lasting until 2028 if unresolved.
Athletic saves a point against a better Real Sociedad
Athletic Bilbao managed to secure a draw against Real Sociedad, who dominated much of the match, with Ruiz de Galarreta equalizing in the final minutes.
Ignoring the application of a new legal rule in the Barcelona vs Bilbao match in the Spanish Super Cup
Referee Isidro Díaz de Mera sparked controversy by failing to enforce the '8 seconds' rule for goalkeepers during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal between Barcelona and Bilbao, as Athletic Bilbao's Unai Simon held the ball for nearly 20 seconds without penalty.
Barcelona knocks out in the Supercopa de España. Will there be El Clasico in the final?
Barcelona has advanced to the final of the Supercopa de España by defeating Athletic Bilbao 5-0, awaiting their opponent from Madrid, potentially setting the stage for another El Clasico matchup.
Supercopa de España 2026: semifinals, schedules, and when Barcelona, Athletic, Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid play
Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid will compete for the Supercopa de España title starting Wednesday, despite controversy over the tournament being held in Saudi Arabia for financial reasons.