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unusual facts about Athletic Bilbao


Athletic club

A term for a general sports club, umbrella organization for multiple sports teams, e.g. Athletic Bilbao


1914 Copa del Rey

The competition started on March 29, 1914 and concluded on May 10, 1914 with the Final, held at the Estadio de Amute in Irun, in which Athletic Bilbao lifted the trophy for the 5th time ever with a 2–1 victory over España de Barcelona.

1923 Copa del Rey

The competition started on March 25, 1923 and concluded on May 13, 1923 with the Final, held at the Les Corts in Barcelona, in which Athletic Bilbao lifted the trophy for the 9th time ever with a 1–0 victory over CD Europa.

Andy van der Meyde

He was fined by Everton for breach of discipline and, to further add to a miserable week, his house was burgled during Everton's friendly with Athletic Bilbao five days later: his Ferrari, Mini Cooper, and dog were amongst the items stolen.

Carlos Lapetra

He helped the club to four Copa del Rey finals in the 60s, winning twice and scoring in both finals, against Atlético Madrid in 1964 and Athletic Bilbao in 1966.

Fernando Amorebieta

Born in Cantaura, Anzoátegui, Venezuela, Amorebieta met Athletic Bilbao's eligibility standards, having been raised in the Basque Country, and through his parents, both of whom hailed from the region.

Francisco Bizcocho

In 1976–77 Bizcocho played 27 games as Betis finished fifth, and scored the decisive penalty in the season's Copa del Rey final, a 8–7 shootout defeat of Athletic Bilbao.

Francisco Javier López García

In the 1976–77 campaign, López netted twice in 34 matches to help Betis finish fifth, whilst winning the domestic cup, a penalty shootout win against Athletic Bilbao.


see also

Andoni Goikoetxea

Andoni Goikoetxea Olaskoaga (born 1956), former Spanish football defender, mainly with Athletic Bilbao