The Latest Breaking News from San Mames

Four Things We Learned From Barcelona’s Gritty Win Over Athletic Club

A stunner from Lamine Yamal saw Barça defeat Athletic for the third time this season.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8

A year on, divine Mbappé returns to the Cathedral where everything changed

Frenchman’s epiphany after a missed penalty at San Mamés in 2024 has led to a sensational 2025. Real Madrid are purring again

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Athletic Club: Statement Performance Ignites La Liga Title Race

Kylian Mbappé was involved in all three of Real Madrid’s goals at San Mamés.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025

The unique problem Athletic Bilbao must overcome to fulfil Europa League dream

There is romance and emotion at play as a unique club hosts Manchester United at San Mames, looking to reach their home final

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt train as Man United prepare to travel to Bilbao

Ruben Amorim’s men are preparing for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg at San Mames.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Rangers warned by Athletic legend: San Mames will be 'decisive' to Europa League tie

Athletic Club legend Ibai Gomez admits he's very impressed with Rangers, but reckons they will be sunk in San Mames.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Athletic Bilbao ace sends fierce Rangers 'aura' warning over Europa League second leg

Athletic Bilbao star Dani Vivian has tipped Rangers to wilt in the 'aura' of San Mames next week in the Europa League.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025

Oihan Sancet’s treble exorcises Athletic’s penalty pain against Girona

Paulo Gazzaniga’s hat-trick of penalty saves was fresh in the mind but Bilbao ran out comfortable victors at San Mamés

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

The ‘queen’ of Barcelona finally gets her moment to seal sweetest Women’s Champions League yet

Barcelona 2-0 Lyon: In front of a rocking San Mames in Spain, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati sealed an iconic victory both on the pitch and in the stands

The Independent UK · May 25, 2024

Williams brothers build ‘monument to football’ on Athletic’s anniversary

Nico’s brilliant goal against Atlético brought Iñaki to his knees in a win that marked this team out as Athletic’s best in a decade

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023