Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Villarreal
Updated
Athletic Bilbao won: Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Villarreal in the LaLiga (Round 16) on Sun, 8 Dec 2024 at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao. Athletic Bilbao goals: Aitor Paredes 15', Inaki Williams 69'. Expected goals: 1.17-0.53. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Aitor Paredes (8.2).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao beat Villarreal 2-0
Athletic Bilbao saw off Villarreal 2-0 at San Mamés Barria on Sunday 8 December in LaLiga.
Aitor Paredes put Athletic Bilbao ahead on 15' (1-0) and Inaki Williams made it 2-0 on 69'.
Athletic Bilbao had 42% of the ball, shots were 12-11 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.17-0.53.
Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 47,203. Referee: Víctor García Verdura.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.17 | 0.53 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 320 (82%) | 467 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 7 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala, Oscar de Marcos, Daniel Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer, Gorka Guruzeta
Villarreal (4-4-2): Diego Conde, Kiko, Raul Albiol, Logan Costa, Juan Bernat, Yéremi Pino, Santi Comesana, Daniel Parejo, Álex Baena, Pape Gueye, Thierno Barry
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Aitor Paredes (Athletic Bilbao)
- 35' · Yellow card · Santi Comesana (Villarreal)
- 46' · Substitution · Gerard Moreno for Thierno Barry (Villarreal)
- 46' · Substitution · Ayoze Pérez for Daniel Parejo (Villarreal)
- 55' · Yellow card · Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 60' · Substitution · Nico Williams for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 68' · Substitution · Unai Gomez for Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 68' · Substitution · Mikel Jauregizar for Benat Prados (Athletic Bilbao)
- 68' · Yellow card · Benat Prados (Athletic Bilbao)
- 69' · Goal · Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 73' · Substitution · Luiz Junior for Diego Conde (Villarreal)
- 75' · Substitution · Denis Suárez for Yéremi Pino (Villarreal)
- 85' · Substitution · Mikel Vesga for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 85' · Substitution · Nico Serrano for Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Pau Cabanes for Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)
All-time head-to-head
50 league meetings since 2000: Athletic Bilbao 13, draws 17, Villarreal 20.
Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal?
Athletic Bilbao won, 2-0 (LaLiga) on Sun, 8 Dec 2024.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal?
Sun, 8 Dec 2024, 15:15 UTC at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal?
In 50 league meetings since 2000: Athletic Bilbao 13 wins, 17 draws, Villarreal 20 wins (goals 53-71).