2002–03 Athletic Bilbao season
The 2002–03 season was the 102nd season in Athletic Bilbao's history and their 72nd consecutive season in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.
| 2002–03 season | |
|---|---|
| President | Javier Uría |
| Head coach | Jupp Heynckes |
| Stadium | San Mamés |
| La Liga | 7th |
| Copa del Rey | Round of 32 |
| Top goalscorer | League: Joseba Etxeberria, 14[1] All: Joseba Etxeberria, 14 Ismael Urzaiz, 14 |
Season summary
In Jupp Heynckes's second season in charge, Athletic Bilbao made a slight improvement in the league, climbing from ninth to seventh place, their highest placing since finishing as runners-up in 1997–98.[2] They were eliminated from the Copa del Rey at the last 32 stage by Basque rivals Real Unión, who were ranked two divisions below Athletic, in Segunda División B.
Heynckes departed at the end of the season to take up the manager's role at Schalke 04 in his native Germany.[3] He was replaced by former Bilbao player Ernesto Valverde, who was promoted from coaching the B team.
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | La Liga | Copa del Rey | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  |
Iñaki Lafuente | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | |
Iñigo Larrainzar | 7 | 0 | 3+2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | |
Aitor Larrazábal | 22 | 2 | 16+5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | |
Aitor Karanka | 25 | 2 | 21+3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | |
Carlos García | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | |
Josu Urrutia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | |
Óscar Vales | 25 | 0 | 18+6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | |
Julen Guerrero | 16 | 2 | 3+11 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | FW | |
Santi Ezquerro | 37 | 10 | 28+7 | 10 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | |
Francisco Yeste | 29 | 6 | 22+6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | |
Javi González | 32 | 0 | 29+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | |
Jesús María Lacruz | 23 | 0 | 21+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | GK | |
Dani Aranzubia | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | DF | |
Luis Prieto | 18 | 0 | 14+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | |
Felipe Guréndez | 6 | 0 | 0+6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | MF | |
Pablo Orbaiz | 6 | 0 | 3+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | FW | |
Joseba Etxeberria | 33 | 14 | 32+1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | MF | |
Bittor Alkiza | 32 | 1 | 28+3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | DF | |
Asier del Horno | 25 | 4 | 22+2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | FW | |
Ismael Urzaiz | 33 | 14 | 29+2 | 13 | 1+1 | 1 |
| 21 | DF | |
Ander Murillo | 18 | 0 | 14+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | |
Aitor Ocio | 20 | 1 | 12+7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | |
Tiko | 33 | 2 | 18+14 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 24 | DF | |
César | 10 | 0 | 8+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | MF | |
Carlos Merino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | |
Carlos Gurpegui | 28 | 4 | 26+1 | 4 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 29 | FW | |
Joseba Arriaga | 30 | 1 | 13+15 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 30 | FW | |
Aritz Aduriz | 4 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | GK | |
Miguel Escalona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 | MF | |
Igor Angulo | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Results
La Liga
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Valencia | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 56 | 35 | +21 | 60 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round |
| 6 | Barcelona | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 63 | 47 | +16 | 56 | |
| 7 | Athletic Bilbao | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 63 | 61 | +2 | 55 | |
| 8 | Betis | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 56 | 53 | +3 | 54 | |
| 9 | Mallorca | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 49 | 56 | −7 | 52 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round[lower-alpha 1] |
Source: LFP
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head away goals scored; 5th goal difference; 6th number of goals scored; 7th Fair-play points
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head away goals scored; 5th goal difference; 6th number of goals scored; 7th Fair-play points
Notes:
- Mallorca entered UEFA Cup as winners of 2002–03 Copa del Rey
See also
External links
- Official website (in English, Basque, and Spanish)
References
- "Athletic Bilbao » Appearances Primera División 2002/2003". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- "LaLiga 2002/2003 Table, Results, Fixtures - (Football/Spain)". flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- "Heynckes neuer Trainer auf Schalke". Der Spiegel (in German). 17 June 2003. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- "Athletic Bilbao » Squad 2002/2003". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- "Athletic Bilbao » Appearances Copa del Rey 2002/2003". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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