1995–96 Athletic Bilbao season

The 1995–96 season was the 95th season in Athletic Bilbao's history and their 65th consecutive season in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.

Athletic Bilbao
1995–96 season
PresidentJosé María Arrate
Head coachDragoslav Stepanović (to 17 March)
José María Amorrortu (caretaker, from 18 March)
StadiumSan Mamés
La Liga15th
Copa del ReyRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Julen Guerrero, 9
Cuco Ziganda, 9[1]
All: Cuco Ziganda, 11

Season summary

For the second season running, Athletic had to find a new head coach, having dismissed Javier Irureta in March 1995.[2] José María Amorrortu, normally in charge of Athletic Bilbao B, stepped up until the end of the season, but in July Dragoslav Stepanović was appointed as a permanent replacement. The Yugoslavian was previously the coach of Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.

Stepanović's reign began well, with a 4–0 victory over Racing Santander at San Mamés on the opening day of their La Liga campaign.[3] However, in January Athletic were eliminated in the last sixteen of the Copa del Rey by Real Zaragoza,[3] and by mid April were 15th in the league, having won just eight of their first 31 games.[4] Following a 1–0 home defeat by Valencia on 17th March, and with the team only four points clear of the relegation playoff zone,[4] Bilbao decided to replace Stepanović with immediate effect.

Almost exactly a year after first doing so, Amorrortu stepped into the breach until the end of the season. He wasn't able to drastically improve Athletic's fortunes, although they did win three more matches before the end of the season, and finish clear of relegation danger in 15th place.[5] Frenchman Luis Fernández, previously of Paris Saint-Germain, was appointed as the new permanent head coach at the end of the season.[6]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

[1][7][8][9]

No. Pos Nat Player TotalLa LigaCopa del Rey
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Juanjo Valencia 41035060
2 DF Andoni Lakabeg 300+200+10
3 DF Aitor Larrazábal 41335+1251
4 DF Aitor Karanka 34031030
5 DF Genar Andrinúa 19215+1230
6 MF Josu Urrutia 28022+301+20
7 MF Andoni Goikoetxea 37029+403+10
8 MF Julen Guerrero 391033961
9 FW Cuco Ziganda 381118+1592+32
10 MF Ander Garitano 31224+2250
11 FW Ernesto Valverde 1315+8100
12 DF Carlos García 43726+1254+12
13 GK Jorge Aizkorreta 807+1000
14 MF Óscar Vales 43134+3160
15 DF José Manuel Galdames 17014+2010
17 FW Joseba Etxeberria 391028+575+13
18 MF Bittor Alkiza 29012+1500+20
19 FW Ricardo Mendiguren 200+2000
20 DF Eduardo Estíbariz 23010+11020
21 DF Iñigo Larrainzar 45039060
22 DF Óscar Tabuenka 27112+1112+20
24 DF Jon Ander Lambea 504010
25 FW Bolo 22314+631+10
26 DF Txutxi 1319+1031
31 FW Gorka Bidaurrázaga 402+2000
35 MF Felipe Guréndez 704+101+10
FW David Gallo 000000
1.^ Lakabeg was transferred to Celta Vigo during the season.[8]

Results

La Liga
Main article: 1995–96 La Liga

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
13 Zaragoza 42 11 15 16 51 59 −8 48[lower-alpha 1]
14 Oviedo 42 12 12 18 48 67 −19 48[lower-alpha 1]
15 Athletic Bilbao 42 11 15 16 44 55 −11 48[lower-alpha 1]
16 Valladolid 42 11 14 17 57 62 −5 47[lower-alpha 2]
17 Racing Santander 42 11 14 17 47 69 −22 47[lower-alpha 2]
Source: LFP
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. SEV: 10 pts;ZAR: 8 pts; ROV: 6 pts → ROV 0–0 ATH; ATH: 6 pts → ATH 0–1 ROV
  2. RAC 0–0 VLD; VLD 3–1 RAC

See also

References
  1. "Athletic Bilbao » Appearances Primera División 1995/1996". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. "Irureta dice 'sí' a la Real" (PDF). Mundo Deportivo. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  3. "Athletic Bilbao » Fixtures & Results 1995/1996". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  4. "Primera División 1995/1996 » 31. Round". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  5. "LaLiga 1995/1996 Table, Results, Fixtures – (Football/Spain)". flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. "Luis Fernandez : la légende du "machote" de Bilbao n'a pas pris une ride". rmcsport.bfmtv.com. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  7. "Athletic Bilbao » Squad 1995/1996". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  8. "Athletic Bilbao - 1995/96". FootballSquads. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  9. "Athletic Bilbao » Appearances Copa del Rey 1995/1996". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
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