Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
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Athletic Bilbao won: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga (Round 2) on Mon, 25 Aug 2025 at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao. Athletic Bilbao goals: Oihan Sancet 66' (pen). Expected goals: 1.51-0.29. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Jesus Areso (7.9).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0
Athletic Bilbao edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Estadio de San Mamés on Monday 25 August in LaLiga.
Oihan Sancet put Athletic Bilbao ahead from the penalty spot on 66' (1-0).
Athletic Bilbao had 40% of the ball, shots were 11-6 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.51-0.29. Athletic Bilbao were the better side on chances, too.
Jesus Areso (Athletic Club) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 48,703. Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 | 0.29 |
| Total shots | 11 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 253 (76%) | 413 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 11 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 2 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Jesus Areso, Daniel Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Alex Berenguer, Nico Williams, Maroan Sannadi
Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2): Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarria, Isi Palazon, Unai Lopez, Pathé Ciss, Álvaro Garcia, Jorge de Frutos, Pedro Diaz
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Andrei Ratiu (Rayo Vallecano)
- 23' · Yellow card · Unai Lopez (Rayo Vallecano)
- 46' · Substitution · Oihan Sancet for Maroan Sannadi (Athletic Bilbao)
- 55' · Substitution · Fran Pérez for Pedro Diaz (Rayo Vallecano)
- 55' · Substitution · Gerard Gumbau for Unai Lopez (Rayo Vallecano)
- 66' · Goal · Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 67' · Substitution · Benat Prados for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 69' · Yellow card · Álvaro Garcia (Rayo Vallecano)
- 79' · Substitution · Sergio Camello for Isi Palazon (Rayo Vallecano)
- 79' · Substitution · Randy Nteka for Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)
- 79' · Substitution · Gorka Guruzeta for Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 79' · Yellow card · Pep Chavarria (Rayo Vallecano)
- 83' · Substitution · Oscar Trejo for Pep Chavarria (Rayo Vallecano)
- 88' · Substitution · Mikel Vesga for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 88' · Substitution · Unai Gomez for Nico Williams (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, 1-0 (LaLiga) on Mon, 25 Aug 2025.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano?
Mon, 25 Aug 2025, 17:30 UTC at Estadio de San Mamés, 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).