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ATHLETIC BILBAO ace Yeray Alvarez has been suspended after failing a doping test following last season’s match with Manchester United.

Alvarez, 30, tested positive for a banned substance following Bilbao’s 3-0 loss to United in their first Europa League semi-final leg.

SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 11: Yeray Alvarez of Athletic Club in action during La Liga match between Real Betis Balompie vs Athletic Club at Benito Villamarin Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images)Athletic Bilbao ace Yeray Alvarez has been suspended after failing a doping test BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: (L-R) Yeray Alvarez of Athletic Club, Mason Mount of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League match between Athletic de Bilbao v Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium on May 1, 2025 in Bilbao Spain (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images)Alvarez tested positive for a banned substance after last season’s match with Manchester United

The centre-back played the full game as Ernesto Valverde’s side were soundly beaten by United at San Mames, which was also the venue that hosted the Europa League final.

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