Athletic Bilbao

Referee announced for Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal- Same ref who was in charge of MUFC defeats to Copenhagen & Astana

The referee for the Athletic Club vs Arsenal UCL Matchday 1 clash on September 16, 2025 has been announced as Donatas Rumsas. The 37-year-old Lithuanian is the same ref who was in charge of Manchester United’s European defeats to FC Copenhagen (4-3 loss in the 23/24 Champions League) and FC Astana (2-1 loss in the 19/20 Europa League).

In that 4-3 Man Utd defeat to FCK, Rumsas also sent off Marcus Rashford and awarded penalties to both clubs, which were converted by Diogo Goncalves and Bruno Fernandes respectively.

Interestingly, this is the first time Rumsas will also referee a game involving a La Liga club in the Champions League.

donatas rumsas referee

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BIL 0-3 BAR | Lineups Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona May 2025 La Liga Timeline Stats

Here is a look at the Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona starting lineups and timeline of key moments and match stats from their La Liga Game Week 38 clash on 25 May, 2025. Barca beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 (crowd attendance 50,231) to wrap up their season on a winning note.

Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona 0-3 starting lineups La Liga May 2025

Unai Simon (GK); De Marcos (Lekue 89′), Unai Nunez (Dani Vivian 62), Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche; De Galarreta (Benat Prados 62), Jauregizar; Berenguer, Unai Gomez (Oihan Sancet 62′), Nico Williams (Inaki Williams 80′); Maroan Sannadi

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Marca Mundo AS Newspaper Player Ratings Man United 4-1 Athletic Bilbao UEL 2025- Mount shines

Here is a look at the Spanish newspaper player ratings for Manchester United vs Athletic Club from the second leg of their Europa League tie. Man United won 4-1 and progressed to the final, where they will meet fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.

Diario AS player ratings M.United 4-1 Athletic Bilbao

AS were full of praise for Man Utd’s performance, with 5 of their 11 starters and one substitute being given a 3 star rating. Leny Yoro was the only defender to attain that rating. Goal scorers Casemiro, Mount and Hojlund also got it, as did left wing back Dorgu and skipper Bruno Fernandes.

Man United vs Athletic Bilbao 2025 Player Ratings AS

On the Bilbao side, only Jauregizar in midfield got 3 stars. He was also the scorer of Bilbao’s only goal on the evening

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