Ludogorets 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
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Athletic Bilbao won: Ludogorets 1-2 Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League (Round 4) on Thu, 7 Nov 2024 at Huvepharma Arena, Razgrad. Ludogorets goals: Erick Marcus 20'. Athletic Bilbao goals: Inaki Williams 73', Nico Serrano 74'. Expected goals: 0.58-1.66. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Nico Serrano (8.3).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao beat Ludogorets 2-1
Athletic Bilbao came from behind to beat Ludogorets 2-1 away from home at Huvepharma Arena on Thursday 7 November in the Europa League.
Erick Marcus put Ludogorets ahead on 20' (1-0), Inaki Williams levelled for Athletic Bilbao on 73' (1-1) and Nico Serrano restored Athletic Bilbao's lead on 74' (1-2).
Ludogorets had 40% of the ball, shots were 9-19 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.58-1.66. Athletic Bilbao were the better side on chances, too.
Nico Serrano (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,725. Referee: Anastasios Papapetrou.
Match stats
| Ludogorets | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.58 | 1.66 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 31 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 235 (73%) | 370 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
Lineups
Ludogorets (4-2-3-1): Sergio Padt, Aslak Fonn Witry, Olivier Verdon, Dinis Almeida, Son, Deroy Duarte, Ivan Yordanov, Erick Marcus, Rwan Cruz, Rick, Kwadwo Duah
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala, Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, Alex Berenguer, Nico Williams, Alvaro Djalo
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Erick Marcus (Ludogorets)
- 23' · Yellow card · Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Bilbao)
- 30' · Yellow card · Rick (Ludogorets)
- 48' · Yellow card · Daniel Vivian (Athletic Bilbao)
- 56' · Substitution · Mikel Vesga for Benat Prados (Athletic Bilbao)
- 56' · Substitution · Oscar de Marcos for Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Bilbao)
- 56' · Substitution · Nico Serrano for Alvaro Djalo (Athletic Bilbao)
- 68' · Substitution · Unai Gomez for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 72' · Yellow card · Mikel Vesga (Athletic Bilbao)
- 73' · Goal · Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 74' · Substitution · Georgi Rusev for Erick Marcus (Ludogorets)
- 74' · Goal · Nico Serrano (Athletic Bilbao)
- 77' · Yellow card · Georgi Rusev (Ludogorets)
- 84' · Substitution · Ander Herrera for Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 85' · Substitution · Denny Gropper for Aslak Fonn Witry (Ludogorets)
- 85' · Substitution · Ivaylo Chochev for Ivan Yordanov (Ludogorets)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Rwan Cruz (Ludogorets)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Nico Serrano (Athletic Bilbao)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Ludogorets vs Athletic Bilbao?
Athletic Bilbao won, 1-2 (Europa League) on Thu, 7 Nov 2024.
When and where is Ludogorets vs Athletic Bilbao?
Thu, 7 Nov 2024, 17:45 UTC at Huvepharma Arena, Razgrad, Europa League.