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Athletic Bilbao routs Leioa 11-0 in second pre-season friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Athletic Bilbao routs Leioa 11-0 in second pre-season friendly

Summary

Athletic Bilbao defeated Leioa 11-0 in their second pre-season friendly at Sarriena on July 19. Head coach Edin Terzic made significant changes at halftime, retaining only Nacho Monreal. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Beñat Prados were omitted from the squad entirely, raising questions about their future roles. Bilbao's scoring included two late goals by Hierro, who stepped in for the unavailable Maroan. Upcoming pre-season fixtures will clarify if both midfielders are reintegrated into Terzic's plans.

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By the Numbers

•Athletic Bilbao won 11-0 against Leioa in a pre-season friendly.
•Edin Terzic's squad had wholesale changes at halftime, with Monreal as the exception.
•Galarreta and Prados did not feature, raising scrutiny over their roles.
•Hierro scored two goals late in the match.
•Upcoming fixtures will determine future plans for Galarreta and Prados.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Terzic Omits Pair of Midfielders as Athletic Bilbao Rout Leioa 11-0

What they're saying

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Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Beñat Prados played no part in Athletic Bilbao’s second pre-season friendly at Sarriena, with head coach Edin Terzic travelling to Leioa with a 24-man squad that did no...
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