My body has said 'enough': Spain striker Aritz Aduriz announces retirement
Football | May 21, 2020 8:53 ISTSpain's oldest goalscorer and Athletic Bilbao's 'charismatic' striker Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.
Spain's oldest goalscorer and Athletic Bilbao's 'charismatic' striker Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.
It will be the first time the two teams play for the Copa title since Athletic beat Sociedad in 1910 in the deciding match of a three-team mini-tournament.
Real Madrid lost to Real Sociedad 3-4 at home while a late goal from Athletic Bilbao knocked out Barcelona in the quarterfinals of Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga clash, as they enter the winter break two points behind arch-rivals Barcelona.
Atletico defeated Athletic 2-0 in Madrid with goals by Saul Niguez and Alvaro Morata, joining leader Barcelona and moving one point ahead of Real Madrid.
Luis Suarez was forced off the pitch in the 37th minute of Friday's game and was replaced by Brazil midfielder Rafinha.
Barcelona lost to Athletic Bilbao 1-0 thanks to a screamer from Aduriz in the 89th minute -- their first loss on the opening day of a La Liga season in 10 years.
Barcelona has now drawn three games in a row and is showing signs of fatigue as the season enters a critical phase.
Messi came off the bench in the second half to set up a late equalizer by Munir El Haddadi, but he wasn't able to lead the defending champions to victory.
Dembele, who helped France win the World Cup in July, has the spot in the starting 11 alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez that once belonged to Neymar.
City have spent about 120 million pounds (then $155 million) on three fullbacks Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Danilo in the last transfer window.
Messi again showcased his multi skillset with a dazzling display of playmaking and finishing while leading Barcelona to another win.
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