Round 35 ·
Full Time
0 – 1
Half Time
0 – 0
Full Time
0 – 1
Goal Scorers
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1 · Ernesto Valverde
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Valencia
4-4-2 · Carlos Corberan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
There will be a clear pressure test at San Mames Barria, where Athletic Bilbao and Valencia will meet with momentum on the line and little margin for error. This will be more than a routine La Liga fixture: it will be a test of character, tactical discipline and the ability to stay composed when the game starts tightening after the opening exchanges.
Athletic Bilbao will likely lean on their 4-2-3-1 to press high in phases, using compact distances between the lines to force turnovers and create quicker chances. Ernesto Valverde will be judged on balance as much as aggression: if the press becomes too eager, Valencia will be able to play through it and attack the space left behind. Rest-defense organization will matter just as much as the first wave of pressure.
Valencia, in a 4-4-2, will probably look to keep the match controlled rather than open. Carlos Corberan’s side may accept spells without the ball if it helps them protect central spaces and slow Athletic’s momentum. In a game framed by pressure, the quality of their transitions could be decisive, especially if they can turn recoveries into clean, direct attacks before Athletic can reset.
If the match remains level after 60 minutes, the coaching decisions could become a major storyline. Corberan’s bench timing may then influence the tempo, the energy in midfield and the shape of the final third. Set pieces could also carry added weight, because in a match shaped by control phases rather than relentless shot volume, one well-delivered dead-ball situation may create the clearest opening.
For Jersey readers following the La Liga picture, this will feel like the kind of fixture where every detail matters and the consequences of a lapse will be immediate. The side that manages pressure better in the middle third could shape the result.
Set pieces and the first clean transition could decide it.
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result had carried clear short-term weight: Valencia had left San Mamés Barria with a 1-0 win, and that had shifted the pressure test firmly in their direction. For Athletic Bilbao, the defeat had interrupted momentum and exposed how fine the margins had been in a game shaped by control, composure and one decisive finish. For both sides, confidence had depended on details, but Valencia had managed them better when it mattered.
The match had stayed level through a tense first half, with the score at 0-0 and both teams working through compact structures — Athletic in a 4-2-3-1 and Valencia in a 4-4-2. Chances had been limited, and the rhythm had often been broken by midfield pressure and cautious transitions. Athletic had carried periods of possession, but Valencia had remained organised, and Carlos Corberan’s spacing had helped his side preserve balance while looking for cleaner attacking lanes.
The decisive moment had arrived in the 72nd minute, when Umar Sadiq scored for Valencia after an assist from Luis Rioja. It had been a textbook example of a one-goal match decided by finishing quality and game management. Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic had been punished for tactical imbalances at key moments, particularly when they had pushed forward and left space to attack in transition. Valencia had read those openings well and had protected their lead with discipline.
Both benches had played their part, with six substitutions shaping the second-half dynamics and the tempo changing as fresh legs entered. Athletic had tried to force a response, but Valencia had defended their box with enough clarity to protect the clean sheet. The card count had also reflected the edge in the contest, with Athletic receiving 2 yellow cards and Valencia 3, but the away side had handled the pressure more effectively in the decisive phase.
Valencia had taken a significant confidence lift, while Athletic had been left to regroup quickly for the next fixture.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A chance presents itself to Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 55%, Valencia: 45%.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Goal kick for Valencia
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Umar Sadiq is penalised for pushing Yuri Berchiche
Renzo Saravia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesus Vazquez in a tactical substitution.
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
A chance presents itself to Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Valencia
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 54%, Valencia: 46%.
Luis Rioja from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luis Rioja from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the left.
Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gorka Guruzeta sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 53%, Valencia: 47%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Umar Sadiq shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
Umar Sadiq tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Unai Simon
A shot by Mikel Jauregizar is blocked
Eray Coemert successfully blocks the shot
Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside
Umar Sadiq from Valencia commits a foul by elbowing Yeray Alvarez
Yellow card for Umar Sadiq
Umar Sadiq is shown a yellow card by the referee
Yuri Berchiche wins an air challenge against Largie Ramazani
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 51%, Valencia: 49%.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Stole Dimitrievski is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Javier Guerra is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Nunez in a tactical substitution.
Filip Ugrinic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A shot by Mikel Jauregizar is blocked
Filip Ugrinic successfully blocks the shot
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 49%, Valencia: 51%.
Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Javier Guerra from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Valencia
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Unai Gomez sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 45%, Valencia: 55%.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Umar Sadiq from Valencia is ruled offside
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
G O O O A A A L - Umar Sadiq Valencia scores with a header.
The cross by Luis Rioja from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Luis Rioja provided the assist for the goal.
Largie Ramazani made the key pass for the goal!
Robert Navarro is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Gomez in a tactical substitution.
Alejandro Rego is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Vesga in a tactical substitution.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
A player from Athletic Bilbao takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Largie Ramazani from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Diego Lopez is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Largie Ramazani.
Hugo Duro is leaving the field to be replaced by Umar Sadiq in a tactical substitution.
Pepelu is leaving the field to be replaced by Filip Ugrinic in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 46%, Valencia: 54%.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Hugo Duro from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Eray Coemert
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Daniel Vivian from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 45%, Valencia: 55%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Andoni Gorosabel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Oihan Sancet is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Berenguer in a tactical substitution.
The game is restarted
Stole Dimitrievski is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Mikel Jauregizar swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked
Inaki Williams is penalised for pushing Guido Rodriguez
Good effort by Inaki Williams as he directs a shot on target, but Stole Dimitrievski saves it
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 45%, Valencia: 55%.
Pepelu from Valencia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oihan Sancet
After a tactical foul, Pepelu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 47%, Valencia: 53%.
Jose Gaya successfully blocks the shot
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked
Eray Coemert successfully blocks the shot
Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Javier Guerra
Yellow card for Alejandro Rego
Alejandro Rego is shown a yellow card by the referee
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 46%, Valencia: 54%.
A shot by Gorka Guruzeta is blocked
Alejandro Rego wins an air challenge against Guido Rodriguez
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mikel Jauregizar swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jose Gaya from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robert Navarro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Valencia
Renzo Saravia from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robert Navarro swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 46%, Valencia: 54%.
Eray Coemert from Valencia commits a foul by elbowing Oihan Sancet
Yellow card for Eray Coemert
Eray Coemert is shown a yellow card by the referee
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alejandro Rego makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yuri Berchiche wins an air challenge against Diego Lopez
Obstruction as Yeray Alvarez cuts off the run of Hugo Duro. A free-kick is awarded.
The second half is underway
Aymeric Laporte is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Vivian in a tactical substitution.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 49%, Valencia: 51%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luis Rioja from Valencia is ruled offside
Renzo Saravia from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Javier Guerra from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the left.
A shot by Luis Rioja is blocked
Yeray Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
Good effort by Hugo Duro as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Javier Guerra swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robert Navarro swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Javier Guerra from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Diego Lopez is penalised for pushing Aymeric Laporte
Yeray Alvarez wins an air challenge against Javier Guerra
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams is injured and is replaced by Inaki Williams.
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 52%, Valencia: 48%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Nico Williams is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Goal kick for Valencia
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao trips Guido Rodriguez
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mikel Jauregizar wins an air challenge against Diego Lopez
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 53%, Valencia: 47%.
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Gorka Guruzeta as he directs a shot on target, but Stole Dimitrievski saves it
Eray Coemert wins an air challenge against Oihan Sancet
Gorka Guruzeta is penalised for pushing Jose Gaya
HE HITS THE CROSSBAR - Hugo Duro takes the penalty, but the ball comes back off the crossbar!
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Javier Guerra swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
PENALTY - Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao concedes a penalty for tripping Hugo Duro.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pepelu from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the right.
Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked
Jose Gaya successfully blocks the shot
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 55%, Valencia: 45%.
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Javier Guerra goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target
Nico Williams goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nico Williams but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nico Williams finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Valencia
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao trips Hugo Duro
Yellow card for Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte is shown a yellow card by the referee
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Javier Guerra makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Javier Guerra wins an air challenge against Yuri Berchiche
Robert Navarro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Valencia
Hugo Duro wins an air challenge against Yeray Alvarez
The referee signals a free kick as Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Renzo Saravia
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 51%, Valencia: 49%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Renzo Saravia
The referee signals a free kick as Pepelu from Valencia trips Nico Williams
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 47%, Valencia: 53%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack
Pepelu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Hugo Duro from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Hugo Duro from Valencia trips Alejandro Rego
Mikel Jauregizar wins an air challenge against Luis Rioja
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
The referee starts the match
Valencia kick-off, and the game is underway.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Welcome to San Mames, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to San Mames where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to San Mames where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to San Mames, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to San Mames, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from San Mames. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
LaLiga
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 91 | 32 | +59 | 91 | |
| 2 | 35 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 70 | 33 | +37 | 77 | |
| 3 | 36 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 67 | 43 | +24 | 69 | |
| 4 | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 60 | 39 | +21 | 66 | |
| 5 | 36 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 56 | 44 | +12 | 57 | |
| 6 | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 51 | 47 | +4 | 50 | |
| 7 | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 48 | |
| 8 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 55 | -1 | 44 | |
| 9 |
Athletic Bilbao
Home
|
36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 40 | 53 | -13 | 44 |
| 10 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 46 | 58 | -12 | 43 | |
| 11 | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 36 | 42 | -6 | 43 | |
| 12 | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 43 | 47 | -4 | 42 | |
| 13 |
Valencia
Away
|
35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 50 | -12 | 42 |
| 14 | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 40 | 53 | -13 | 42 | |
| 15 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 42 | 54 | -12 | 40 | |
| 16 | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 47 | 56 | -9 | 39 | |
| 17 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 44 | 55 | -11 | 39 | |
| 18 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 44 | 59 | -15 | 39 | |
| 19 | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 37 | 52 | -15 | 39 | |
| 20 | 35 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 26 | 54 | -28 | 29 |
Status
Finished
Winner
Away
Attendance
46,880
Minute
0'
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