Athletic Bilbao has honored its World Cup-winning players with Spain, Unai Simón, Nico Williams, and Aymeric Laporte. However, the gesture has not been well received by the fans, who booed them at San Mamés Stadium.
What happened in the match?
Athletic Bilbao played against Sevilla on August 22 and lost 3-1. Yuri Berchiche was sent off at 11 minutes, which complicated the situation for the team. Peio Canales and Beñat Gerenabarrena played for Athletic Bilbao, but they could not avoid the defeat.
The fans' reaction
Athletic Bilbao fans have not welcomed the tribute to the World Cup winners. According to Olé, the players were booed by the fans at San Mamés. This has generated a lot of controversy around the team.
The next match
Athletic Bilbao will play against Barcelona on August 27. They also have matches scheduled against Celta on August 30 and against Atlético Madrid on September 5. You can check the upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
The team's situation
Athletic Bilbao is managed by Edin Terzić and has started the 2026/27 LaLiga season. Aitor Paredes scored a goal for the team in the match against Sevilla, but it was not enough to avoid the defeat. Athletic Bilbao players wore black armbands in memory of Carmelo Cedrún, who passed away on July 6. You can see more team statistics on our stats page.
