Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
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Athletic Bilbao won: Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga (Round 31) on Sun, 13 Apr 2025 at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao. Athletic Bilbao goals: Oihan Sancet 58' (pen), Nico Williams 80', Oihan Sancet 90'+4. Rayo Vallecano goals: Pathé Ciss 37'. Expected goals: 1.63-1.63. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Oihan Sancet (8.9).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1
Athletic Bilbao came from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at San Mamés Barria on Sunday 13 April in LaLiga.
Pathé Ciss put Rayo Vallecano ahead on 37' (0-1), Oihan Sancet levelled for Athletic Bilbao from the penalty spot on 58' (1-1), Nico Williams restored Athletic Bilbao's lead on 80' (2-1) and Oihan Sancet made it 3-1 on 90+4'.
Athletic Bilbao had 54% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.63-1.63.
Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 47,584. Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.63 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 344 (80%) | 286 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Adama Boiro, Mikel Jauregizar, Benat Prados, Alvaro Djalo, Unai Gomez, Alex Berenguer, Gorka Guruzeta
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Aridane Hernández, Alfonso Espino, Pathé Ciss, Gerard Gumbau, Jorge de Frutos, Pedro Diaz, Pep Chavarria, Álvaro Garcia
Key events
- 12' · Yellow card · Alvaro Djalo (Athletic Bilbao)
- 36' · Yellow card · Daniel Vivian (Athletic Bilbao)
- 37' · Goal · Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)
- 46' · Substitution · Maroan Sannadi for Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 46' · Substitution · Oihan Sancet for Unai Gomez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 50' · Yellow card · Pedro Diaz (Rayo Vallecano)
- 57' · Yellow card · Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
- 58' · Goal · Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 59' · Substitution · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta for Benat Prados (Athletic Bilbao)
- 59' · Substitution · Inaki Williams for Alvaro Djalo (Athletic Bilbao)
- 63' · Substitution · Oscar Valentin for Pedro Diaz (Rayo Vallecano)
- 63' · Substitution · Unai Lopez for Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano)
- 69' · Substitution · Adrián Embarba for Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)
- 73' · Substitution · Nico Williams for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 75' · Yellow card · Unai Lopez (Rayo Vallecano)
- 80' · Goal · Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 84' · Yellow card · Adama Boiro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 85' · Substitution · Raul de Tomas for Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)
- 85' · Substitution · Isi Palazon for Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
- 87' · Yellow card · Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1993: Athletic Bilbao 21, draws 10, Rayo Vallecano 5.
Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano?
Athletic Bilbao won, 3-1 (LaLiga) on Sun, 13 Apr 2025.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano?
Sun, 13 Apr 2025, 19:00 UTC at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano?
In 36 league meetings since 1993: Athletic Bilbao 21 wins, 10 draws, Rayo Vallecano 5 wins (goals 65-40).