Athletic Abroad

Athletic Abroad

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Welcome to Athletic Abroad, an English-language podcast dedicated to Athletic Club de Bilbao. Hosted by a lifelong fan with Basque lineage, this show brings match reactions, squad analysis, transfer talk, and Basque soccer culture straight to English-speaking supporters around the world. Whether you’re a die-hard Athleticzale or just discovering Los Leones, join us each week to celebrate the passion, pride, and tradition of one of football’s most unique clubs. Aupa Athletic!

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May 12, 2026

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Episodes

Hanging On by a Thread | Analysis of Athletic's Last Match, the Race for Europe, Edin Terzic, & What's Next @ Espanyol 12.05.2026

Recorded on May 11th, 2026, in our 25th Episode I will be discussing the retirement announcement of Inigo Lekue (0:33), Athletic’s results from their last match against Valencia (1:27), injuries in the squad, the European picture (12:26), and recent updates on the managerial situation at the club (14:52). I will also discuss what to look out for as we face off against Espanyol on Wednesday (22:08)...

2 of 3 and Hope Going Forward | Analysis of Athletic's Last 3 Matches + Where we Stand in the Race for Europe 05.05.2026

Recorded on May 5th, 2026, in our 24th Episode I will be discussing Athletic’s results from their last three matches against Osasuna (1:08), Atletico Madrid (5:47), and Alaves (12:16), as well as where we currently stand in the race for Europe (21:02). We hope you enjoy and tune in for Thursday/Friday's episode, where we discuss what to expect from Valencia this weekend, the official hiring of...

Stuck in Purgatory | Analysis of Athletic's Last 2 Defeats + What to Expect from Osasuna + News on Managerial & Presidential Situations 17.04.2026

Recorded on April 17th, 2026, in our 23rd Episode, I will be discussing Athletic’s results from their last two losses against Getafe (0:37) and Villareal (5:47). I'll also be discussing what to expect from Osasuna early next week (12:26), as well as recent updates on the managerial situation at the club (14:24) and club presidential elections (23:47). We hope you enjoy and tune in for next wee...

9 Lives | General Analysis of Athletic's Run of Form in Their Last 5 + Where They Stand in the Race for Europe 02.04.2026

Recorded on April 1st, 2026, in our 22nd Episode, I will be discussing Athletic’s general results from their last five matches against Rayo Vallecano (1:00), Real Sociedad (4:08), FC Barcelona (8:30), Girona (13:00), and Real Betis (15:20). I'll also be discussing the injury and health status' of Athletic's players (19:33), where Athletic stands in the race for Europe (25:22), and what...

Keep the Good Times Rolling | General Analysis of Athletic's Run of Form Since UCL Exit + What to Expect From Rayo Vallecano & Real Sociedad Next 23.02.2026

Recorded on February 17th, 2026, in our 21st Episode I will be discussing Athletic’s general results from their brutal loss to sporting on through Friday’s win over Elche (0:38). We’ll then discuss some trends I’ve been seeing from Athletic since the New Year (12:00), and will talk about where the team goes from here, as they prepare to face Rayo Vallecano in the league (13:16) and Real Sociedad i...

Win and In... Pretty Much? | Analysis from Athletic's Champions League Win @ Atalanta + What to Expect in the Final UCL Matchday v.s. Sporting 28.01.2026

Recorded on January 27th, 2026, in our 20th Episode I will be discussing Athletic’s historic win in Matchday 7 of the Champions League over Atalanta (0:36). After that, we will talk about the absences of three of Athletic's starters that will keep them out of tomorrow's game (8:52), we'll talk about the first career senior call-up of Elijah Gift (11:50), and will discuss what to expect...

What Goes Down Has to Come Up? | Analyses from Athletic's Copa Win @ Cultural Leonesa & League Loss to Mallorca + What to Expect @ Atalanta & Sevilla 21.01.2026

Recorded on January 20th, 2026, in our 19th Episode I will be discussing Athletic’s CDR battle with Cultural Leonesa (9:40) and their defeat to Mallorca (20:30). In addition, I will cover the Xabi Alonso managerial buzz (0:33), Manex Lozano's progress (4:30), and what to expect from Atalanta (31:04) and Sevilla (33:06). Aupa Athletic!

The Defeat of the Decade... What Now? | Analyses from Athletic's 5-0 Defeat to FCB + Revisiting Expectations for the Rest of the Season 08.01.2026

Recorded on January 7th, 2026, in our 18th Episode a familiar guest and I will be discussing Athletic’s Supercopa semi-final defeat to F.C. Barcelona (0:37). After that, we will talk about our renewed projections for the reason, now that we're halfway through (18:16). We hope you enjoy and tune in for our next episode, set to come out after our CDR battle with Leonesa and before our trip to Ma...

New Year, Same Problems | Analyses from Athletic's Espanyol Loss & Osasuna Draw + What to Expect Against FCB in the Supercopa 07.01.2026

Recorded on January 6th, 2026, in our 17th Episode I will be discussing the results from Athletic’s last two games against Espanyol (0:57) and Osasuna (8:03). After that, we will talk about what to expect from the Supercopa semi-final against F.C. Barcelona tomorrow (23:00), discussing the format of the tournament, the profile of our opponents, and my expectations for the game. We hope you enjoy a...

Heads or Tails Results in December | In depth Analysis from Athletic's PSG, Vigo, & Ourense Games + What to Expect Against Espanyol 19.12.2025

For our 16th episode, recorded on December 18th, 2025, our guest and I will be discussing the results from Athletic’s last 3 games against PSG (0:37), Celta de Vigo (16:44), and Ourense (23:54). After that, we will talk about what to expect from Espanyol early next week (45:07). We hope you enjoy and tune in for next week's episode, where we'll discuss the results from our next game and wi...

Consistently Average... Disappointing or the New Norm? | A Bird's Eye Recap from Athletic's Last 5, International News, and What to Expect Through December 10.12.2025

For our 15th episode, recorded on December 9th, 2025, we'll be discussing Athletic’s form from a birdseye view of these last 5 games against Barca, Slavia Prague, Levante, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid (1:55). After that, we will give updates from the last international window (19:52) and will talk about the three games to come, against PSG, Celta Vigo, and Ourense (28:32). We hope you enjo...

A Turning of Tides... or More of the Same | Analysis and Reaction to Match Week 12 vs Real Oviedo, Nico Williams Injury Discussion, & Contract Renewals at Lezama 14.11.2025

Recorded on November 13th, 2025, Episode 14 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers analysis and reactions to the weekend’s game against Real Oviedo (0:31). After that, we will talk briefly about what has been going on with Nico’s health (11:12) and with the contract renewals of some of Athletic’s young stars (23:10). We hope you enjoy and tune in for episode 15 next week, where we'll discuss th...

3 Straight Losses... Again... Now What? | Reaction to Derby Loss @ Real Sociedad and UCL Loss @ Newcastle, and Preview of Real Oviedo 08.11.2025

Recorded on November 7th, 2025, in our 13th Episode I’ll be giving my reaction to the derby at Real Sociedad this past weekend (0:40), and to the midweek UCL clash with Newcastle on Wednesday (7:21). After that, we will talk briefly about Athletic u19’s incredible form in the UEFA Youth League (27:41) and will also cover what we can expect from Real Oviedo on Sunday (30:43). We hope you enjoy and...

Mixed Signals... Long Road Ahead... a Draw, a Win, and a Loss | Analysis from Elche, Qarabag, and Getafe games & Previews of Real Socieded and Newcastle 31.10.2025

For our 12th episode, recorded on October 30th, 2025, I’ll be giving my reaction to the Athletic’s last three games, against Elche (0:58), Qarabag (7:18), and Getafe (14:58). I’ll also provide an update from Athletic u19s UEFA Youth League performance last week (27:26) and will preview the upcoming derby against Real Sociedad (30:48) and the midweek UCL match at Newcastle (32:25). Thank you all fo...

An Athletic World Tour | International Stars' Performances + Money Moves in Japan & a New Sponsor on the Horizon (?) 17.10.2025

For our 11th episode, recorded on October 16th, 2025, I will be providing some updates on performances from Athletic’s stars who represented their nations on the international stage this window (0:44). Additionally, I’ll also cover performances of some of Lezama’s stars in the youth international scene (20:48), and will wrap up with some business opportunities that the club seems to be exploring i...

Past, Present, and October | Expectations vs Elche and Qarabag, Analysis of 1st 10 Games, & Lezama's Spark 13.10.2025

For our 10th episode, recorded on October 8th, 2025, our guest from Episode 5 and I will be previewing Athletic’s next league and UCL games against Elche and Qarabag (0:45), speaking about our thoughts on the 1st 10 games of the season and our expectations for the rest of the season (10:21), and will wrap up by talking about the Lezama players who shined last week against Dortmund u19 in the UEFA...

Back to Winning Ways | UCL Match Day 2 vs Dortmund and La Liga Match Day 8 vs Mallorca 06.10.2025

Recorded on October 5th, 2025, Episode 9 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers my analysis from match day 2 of the Champions League versus Dortmund (0:36) and match day 8 of La Liga against Mallorca (9:33), as well as what to look out for in the coming week, both from this podcast and from Athletic's many players representing their nations in international soccer (31:45). We hope you enjoy and tun...

More of the Same... Changes on the Horizon? | La Liga Match Days 5 & 6, Dortmund Preview, and Lezama & Loanee Updates 29.09.2025

Recorded on September 29th, 2025, Episode 8 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers my analysis from match days 5 and 6 of La Liga against Girona (0:30) and Villarreal (6:22), what to expect from the upcoming games against Borussia Dortmund in the UCL (24:33) and against Mallorca in the league (26:42), and some updates on Lezama (27:29) and the Athletic's players out on loan (38:54). We hope you...

3 for their last 3... in the Wrong Column | La Liga Match Day 5 and the Beñat Prados Injury 23.09.2025

Recorded on September 22nd, 2025, Episode 7 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers the Benat Prados injury diagnosis (1:11), my analysis from match day 4 of La Liga against Valencia (8:18), and what to look out for in the coming week as Athletic take on Girona and Villarreal (26:53). We hope you enjoy and tune in for our next episode, coming out this weekend, where we'll mainly discuss the game...

Invincibles No Longer | La Liga Match Day 4 and UCL Match Day 1 + Laporte Arrival 18.09.2025

Recorded on September 17th, 2025, Episode 6 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers the stunning end to the Laporte saga (0:40), my analysis for match day 4 of La Liga against Alaves (6:04), analysis of UCL match day 1 against Arsenal (10:38), and what to look out for in the coming week (21:39). We hope you enjoy and tune in for next weeks' episode, where we’ll mainly cover the game against Vale...

Cards Drawn... Game On | Our Thoughts on the Athletic's UCL Draw and More 08.09.2025

Recorded on September 7th, 2025, Episode 5 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers thoughts and predictions regarding the UCL after Athletic's opponents have been drawn from our guest and I (0:43), transfer news surrounding Aymeric Laporte and Efe Korkut (31:00), and updates on the Nico Williams injury (42:34). We hope you enjoy and tune in for next week's episode, where we’ll mainly provide a post...

3 for 3... and a Stalemate with Al Nassr? | Match Day 3 and More 05.09.2025

Recorded on September 4th, 2025, Episode 4 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers my analysis for match day 3 and the EH Txapela (1:08), updates on the Laporte saga and Unit Vendor loan (19:55), reporting on the Athletic players competing in international competition this week (32:43) and what to look out for in the coming week (37:34). We hope you enjoy and tune in for next weeks episode, where we...

2 for 2… and a Big Win Coming? | Match Day 2 and More 26.08.2025

Recorded on August 25th, 2025, Episode 3 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers my analysis for match day 2 (1:30), updates on the Laporte saga (22:50), and what to look out for in the coming week (27:40). We hope you enjoy and tune in for next weeks episode, where we’ll cover match reactions from the game against Real Betis, to be released on Monday 9/1. Aupa Athletic!

Treble Loading? | An Analysis of Athletic's 4 Competitions this Season 25.08.2025

Recorded on August 24th, 2025, Episode 2 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers some quick insights for the upcoming game against Rayo Vallecano (0:37), an explanation of the format of each of the 4 competitions Athletic will compete in this season (2:15), and my personal predictions for how Athletic will fare in each (15:43). We hope you enjoy and tune in for our next episode, covering match react...

Introducing Athletic Abroad | Match Day 1 and More 18.08.2025

Recorded on August 17, 2025, Episode 1 of the Athletic Abroad podcast covers the background of why this podcast has been made, our Athletic fandom, the current squad, match day 1 analysis and more. We hope you enjoy and tune in for next week's episode. Aupa Athletic!

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