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Kepa Arrizabalaga suffers goal-kick injury for Athletic Bilbao

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Athletic Bilbao keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was forced to come off during the first half of their home match against Alaves after picking up an injury whilst

See how Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga picked up a painful injury and had to be carried off after taking a goal kick against Alaves.

Arrizabalaga pulled up in agony after taking the kick and was left clutching his right leg and grimacing in pain on the floor.

He was eventually carried off the field and replaced by Gorka Iraizoz in what was an unusual incident and early blow for the hosts.

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Image: Kepa Arrizabalaga was substituted after injuring himself taking a goal kick

It proved to be a frustrating afternoon for Atheltic Bilbao, who were held to a 0-0 draw by Alaves in La Liga.

Ernesto Valverde's side remain in seventh in the standings. The point for the visitors takes them to 11th on 22 points.

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Watch the painful goal kick from Athletic Bilbao's 0-0 draw with Alaves by hitting play on the video above!