Round 37 Kickoff: May 17, 2026 · 16:00 -01 · Cape Verde time

BW Game Hub Cape Verde: Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo

Athletic Bilbao

4-2-3-1

Ernesto Valverde

Full Time

1 – 1

HT: 0-1

Celta Vigo

3-4-2-1

Claudio Giraldez

Updated: July 25, 2026 · 00:58 -01 · Cape Verde time

Match Facts

Kickoff

May 17, 2026 · 16:00 -01 · Cape Verde time

Status

Full Time

Competition

LaLiga

Venue

San Mames Barria

Country

Spain

Referee

Diego Santaursula

Round

Round 37

Match Summary

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis Unit

Half Time

0–1

90 Min

1–1

Goal Scorers

4' Williot Swedberg A
52' Inaki Williams H

Match Timeline

Athletic Bilbao Celta Vigo

HT 4' 52'

0'90'

Home goal Away goal Yellow Red

Match Events

90 MIN

In: Matias Vecino

Out: Fer Lopez

Celta Vigo

86 MIN

In: Urko Izeta

Out: Inaki Williams

Athletic Bilbao

82 MIN

In: Maroan Sannadi

Out: Gorka Guruzeta

Athletic Bilbao

82 MIN

In: Nico Serrano

Out: Alex Berenguer

Athletic Bilbao

74 MIN

In: Hugo Alvarez

Out: Williot Swedberg

Celta Vigo

71 MIN

In: Alejandro Rego

Out: Mikel Jauregizar

Athletic Bilbao

68 MIN

Aymeric Laporte

Athletic Bilbao

Yellow card

59 MIN

In: Iago Aspas

Out: Borja Iglesias

Celta Vigo

59 MIN

In: Pablo Duran

Out: Ferran Jutgla

Celta Vigo

52 MIN

Inaki Williams

Athletic Bilbao 1–1

46 MIN

In: Robert Navarro

Out: Unai Gomez

Athletic Bilbao

46 MIN

In: Oscar Mingueza

Out: Javi Rueda

Celta Vigo

42 MIN

Ionut Andrei Radu

Celta Vigo

Yellow card

38 MIN

Yuri Berchiche

Athletic Bilbao

Yellow card

10 MIN

Javi Rueda

Celta Vigo

Yellow card

4 MIN

Williot Swedberg

Celta Vigo 0–1

Key Statistics

1 Assists 1

5 Corners 0

0 Counter Attacks 1

13 Fouls 12

Head to Head

Last 8 meetings

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo

Wins

Draws

Wins

Recent Form

Most recent at right

Athletic Bilbao

L W W L D

Celta Vigo

W L L W D

Recent Meetings

Athletic Bilbao 1 - 1 Celta Vigo

2026-05-17 · LaLiga

Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Athletic Bilbao

2025-12-14 · LaLiga

Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Athletic Bilbao

2025-01-19 · LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao 3 - 1 Celta Vigo

2024-09-22 · LaLiga

Celta Vigo 2 - 1 Athletic Bilbao

2024-05-15 · LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao 4 - 3 Celta Vigo

2023-11-10 · LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Celta Vigo

2023-05-20 · LaLiga

Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao

2023-01-29 · LaLiga

Statistics

Athletic Bilbao Celta Vigo

Assists

Ball Possession

58%

42%

Corners

Counter Attacks

Fouls

Free Kicks

Goal Attempts

Goal Kicks

Goals

Offsides

Red Cards

Saves

Shots Off Target

Shots On Target

Substitutions

Throws In

Treatments

Yellow Cards

Post-Match Analysis Full Time

BW Game Hub Cape Verde: Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis

The 1-1 draw at San Mamés Barria carried clear pressure on both sides, and it left Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo with a point that preserved some momentum but did not deliver the separation either team had wanted. In a match shaped by short-term confidence and table tension, neither side converted its pressure into decisive control, and the result reflected that balance.

Celta struck first through Williot Swedberg in the 4th minute, finishing after Ilaix Moriba’s assist and immediately forcing Athletic to play from behind. That early goal altered the rhythm of the match, because Ernesto Valverde’s side had to chase possession with more urgency while Claudio Giráldez’s team could manage risk in a more compact way. Athletic’s response was patient rather than frantic, but the first half ended 0-1, which showed how well Celta had protected their lead without taking unnecessary chances.

The home side levelled after the break when Iñaki Williams scored in the 52nd minute from Yuri Berchiche’s assist. That goal gave Athletic the platform they needed, and it also confirmed that their wide play and quicker transitions could still unsettle Celta’s three-at-the-back shape. Even so, neither team found a sustained edge in the final third. Both coaches appeared to limit risk effectively, but neither unlocked the kind of attacking sequence that produced a second decisive goal.

Six substitutions shaped the second-half dynamics, with both benches trying to change the pace and sharpen the pressing game. The match remained competitive but controlled, and the discipline on both sides was reflected in the yellow-card count: two for the home team and two for the visitors. The figures suggested a contest played with intensity, yet with enough tactical caution to prevent it from breaking open.

What stood out

Williot Swedberg’s early goal gave Celta a sharp opening and tested Athletic’s composure under pressure.
Iñaki Williams responded with an important equaliser, with Yuri Berchiche providing the assist in a key home move.
Ernesto Valverde and Claudio Giráldez both managed the game with restraint, but neither side found a lasting final-third advantage.
The 1-1 scoreline suited neither team completely, though it did reflect a closely fought match with limited clear separation.

The draw left both teams with a modest but valuable point, and it set up the next fixture with momentum still undecided.

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis UnitUpdated atJune 15, 2026 · 11:52 -01 · Cape Verde timeRead time2 min read

Pre-Match Analysis Full Time

BW Game Hub Cape Verde: Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis

This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will enter San Mames Barria knowing that character and tactical discipline could matter as much as quality in possession. For Athletic Bilbao, the home setting will add weight to every duel and every transition. For Celta Vigo, the challenge will be to stay composed under pressing and keep the match close long enough to change its rhythm.

The key storyline will be control phases. Without advanced metrics, the match may be read through chance quality, territorial pressure, and how each side handles the moments after losing the ball. Athletic Bilbao, in a 4-2-3-1, will likely try to press with purpose rather than pure aggression, because Ernesto Valverde will be judged on balance: winning the ball high without leaving space behind. That rest-defense structure could be central if Celta find openings on the break.

Where the match could tilt

Celta Vigo, set up in a 3-4-2-1, will probably look for compactness between the lines and quick exits into transition. Claudio Giraldez may see his side become more dangerous if they can resist the first wave of pressure and force Athletic into longer possessions without end product. If the game stays level after the first hour, the bench timing could become decisive, especially if fresh legs can improve tempo, pressing resistance, or set-piece threat.

For readers in Cape Verde, this is the kind of La Liga fixture that rewards patience and detail rather than slogans. A match like this can turn on one clean defensive recovery, one well-worked set piece, or one spell of control that lasts just long enough to shift momentum. Athletic may have the crowd edge, but Celta’s ability to survive pressure and keep their shape will keep the contest open.

Athletic Bilbao will seek early pressure, but their spacing after turnovers will need to stay secure.
Celta Vigo will look to protect central zones and break quickly into the spaces behind the first press.
Set pieces could carry extra value if open-play chances remain limited.
The first 60 minutes may reveal whether Valverde’s pressing balance or Giraldez’s substitutions have the greater impact.

Control in transition could decide the match.

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis UnitCreated atJune 15, 2026 · 11:52 -01 · Cape Verde timeRead time3 min read

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 58%, Celta Vigo: 42%.

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A chance presents itself to Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide

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The cross by Robert Navarro from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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The referee signals a free kick as Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo trips Nico Serrano

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Sergio Carreira relieves the pressure with a clearance

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The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Yoel Lago from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 58%, Celta Vigo: 42%.

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A shot by Urko Izeta is blocked

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A chance presents itself to Robert Navarro from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide

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The cross by Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Maroan Sannadi wins an air challenge against Matias Vecino

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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The referee signals a free kick as Urko Izeta from Athletic Bilbao trips Iago Aspas

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Sergio Carreira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Andoni Gorosabel relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Yoel Lago from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Andoni Gorosabel shoots from outside the box, but Ionut Andrei Radu has it under control

Andoni Gorosabel tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Ionut Andrei Radu

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The cross by Robert Navarro from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Yoel Lago relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added

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Fer Lopez is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Vecino in a tactical substitution.

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A chance presents itself to Nico Serrano from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide

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The cross by Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Hugo Alvarez from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Robert Navarro relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Iago Aspas relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Javi Rodriguez successfully blocks the shot

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A shot by Yuri Berchiche is blocked

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Marcos Alonso from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Andoni Gorosabel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo concedes a foul on Robert Navarro but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

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The referee signals a free kick as Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao trips Iago Aspas

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Ilaix Moriba relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Urko Izeta in a tactical substitution.

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Nico Serrano fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

85'

Pablo Duran from Celta Vigo is ruled offside

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The cross by Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 57%, Celta Vigo: 43%.

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

82'

Alex Berenguer is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Serrano in a tactical substitution.

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Gorka Guruzeta is leaving the field to be replaced by Maroan Sannadi in a tactical substitution.

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Alex Berenguer is penalised for pushing Marcos Alonso

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Javi Rodriguez successfully blocks the shot

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A shot by Inaki Williams is blocked

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The cross by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Yeray Alvarez successfully blocks the shot

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A shot by Fer Lopez is blocked

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The cross by Fer Lopez from Celta Vigo successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 58%, Celta Vigo: 42%.

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Inaki Williams shoots from outside the box, but Ionut Andrei Radu has it under control

Inaki Williams tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Ionut Andrei Radu

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance

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The referee signals a free kick as Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo trips Alejandro Rego

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Gorka Guruzeta is penalised for pushing Yoel Lago

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Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 59%, Celta Vigo: 41%.

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The referee signals a free kick as Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo trips Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta

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Ilaix Moriba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Williot Swedberg is leaving the field to be replaced by Hugo Alvarez in a tactical substitution.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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The match is very one-sided right now. Athletic Bilbao are clearly dominating possession

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball

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Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Javi Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Mikel Jauregizar is leaving the field to be replaced by Alejandro Rego in a tactical substitution.

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Pablo Duran from Celta Vigo is ruled offside

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Sergio Carreira wins an air challenge against Mikel Jauregizar

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The referee signals a free kick as Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo trips Yuri Berchiche

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Yuri Berchiche makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Ilaix Moriba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Yellow card for Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte is shown a yellow card by the referee

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Aymeric Laporte is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

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Pablo Duran is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

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The game is stopped

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Reckless challenge there. Aymeric Laporte commits a rough foul on Pablo Duran

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 60%, Celta Vigo: 40%.

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Safe hands from Ionut Andrei Radu as he comes out and claims the ball

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Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Javi Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Dangerous challenge by Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo. Andoni Gorosabel on the receiving end of that.

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Pablo Duran wins an air challenge against Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Inaki Williams fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball

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Yuri Berchiche relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Marcos Alonso from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mikel Jauregizar

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Inaki Williams wins an air challenge against Sergio Carreira

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Javi Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 60%, Celta Vigo: 40%.

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Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Borja Iglesias is leaving the field to be replaced by Iago Aspas in a tactical substitution.

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Ferran Jutgla is leaving the field to be replaced by Pablo Duran in a tactical substitution.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Williot Swedberg relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Safe hands from Ionut Andrei Radu as he comes out and claims the ball

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Yoel Lago from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo concedes a foul on Robert Navarro but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

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Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Yuri Berchiche

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Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 60%, Celta Vigo: 40%.

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Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target

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The cross by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.

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Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Mikel Jauregizar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta made the key pass for the goal!

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Inaki Williams managed to score from an easy position.

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Yuri Berchiche provided the assist for the goal.

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G O O O A A A L - Inaki Williams scores with the right foot!

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The cross by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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A chance presents itself to Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide

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The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 59%, Celta Vigo: 41%.

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Robert Navarro from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the left.

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Ferran Jutgla from Celta Vigo is ruled offside

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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A shot by Mikel Jauregizar is blocked

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Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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The referee signals a free kick as Borja Iglesias from Celta Vigo trips Yuri Berchiche

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Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Sergio Carreira relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta wins an air challenge against Ilaix Moriba

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Javi Rueda is leaving the field to be replaced by Oscar Mingueza in a tactical substitution.

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Unai Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Robert Navarro in a tactical substitution.

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The second half is underway

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It's over! The referee blows for half time

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 57%, Celta Vigo: 43%.

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Good effort by Mikel Jauregizar as he directs a shot on target, but Ionut Andrei Radu saves it

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The cross by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Alex Berenguer wins an air challenge against Yoel Lago

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Fer Lopez shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control

Fer Lopez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Unai Simon

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Ilaix Moriba relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Mikel Jauregizar relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Alex Berenguer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 56%, Celta Vigo: 44%.

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Javi Rueda wins an air challenge against Yuri Berchiche

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Mikel Jauregizar fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.

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Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Marcos Alonso successfully blocks the shot

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A shot by Yuri Berchiche is blocked

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.

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Marcos Alonso could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

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Marcos Alonso successfully blocks the shot

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A shot by Gorka Guruzeta is blocked

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Marcos Alonso from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Gorka Guruzeta wins an air challenge against Javi Rueda

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Javi Rueda relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball

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Ferran Jutgla wins an air challenge against Yuri Berchiche

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Dangerous challenge by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao. Javi Rueda on the receiving end of that.

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Yuri Berchiche relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Fer Lopez relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta relieves the pressure with a clearance

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The referee signals a free kick as Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao trips Fer Lopez

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The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added

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Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

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Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.

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Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 56%, Celta Vigo: 44%.

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Dangerous challenge by Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao. Ilaix Moriba on the receiving end of that.

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Goal kick for Celta Vigo

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Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

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Fer Lopez from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Andoni Gorosabel relieves the pressure with a clearance

43'

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

43'

Fer Lopez wins an air challenge against Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta

42'

Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo receives a yellow card for time wasting

The referee has had enough as Ionut Andrei Radu is booked for time-wasting

42'

Goal kick for Celta Vigo

42'

Unai Gomez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

42'

The cross by Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

42'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

41'

Mikel Jauregizar shoots from outside the box, but Ionut Andrei Radu has it under control

Mikel Jauregizar tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Ionut Andrei Radu

41'

Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

41'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

41'

Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

41'

Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance

41'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

41'

Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

40'

The game is restarted

40'

Javi Rueda is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

40'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 56%, Celta Vigo: 44%.

40'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

38'

Yellow card for Yuri Berchiche

Yuri Berchiche is shown a yellow card by the referee

38'

The referee signals a free kick as Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao trips Javi Rueda

38'

Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

38'

Unai Gomez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

38'

Good effort by Unai Gomez as he directs a shot on target, but Ionut Andrei Radu saves it

38'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

38'

Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao

37'

Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

36'

Goal kick for Celta Vigo

36'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

35'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

35'

Sergio Carreira relieves the pressure with a clearance

35'

Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance

35'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

35'

Andoni Gorosabel relieves the pressure with a clearance

35'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 56%, Celta Vigo: 44%.

35'

Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

34'

Celta Vigo kick-off, and the game is underway.

34'

Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target

Alex Berenguer goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Alex Berenguer but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Alex Berenguer finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

34'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

34'

Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta relieves the pressure with a clearance

34'

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

33'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

32'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

32'

The referee signals a free kick as Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo trips Andoni Gorosabel

32'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

32'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

32'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

31'

Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

31'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

30'

Ilaix Moriba is penalised for pushing Mikel Jauregizar

30'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 56%, Celta Vigo: 44%.

30'

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

30'

Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside

29'

Good effort by Unai Gomez as he directs a shot on target, but Ionut Andrei Radu saves it

29'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

29'

Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

28'

The referee signals a free kick as Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao trips Ferran Jutgla

28'

Fer Lopez from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

28'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

28'

Javi Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance

28'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

28'

The cross by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

28'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

27'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

27'

Ilaix Moriba relieves the pressure with a clearance

27'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

27'

Aymeric Laporte is penalised for pushing Ferran Jutgla

26'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

26'

Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

26'

Williot Swedberg makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

25'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

25'

Andoni Gorosabel relieves the pressure with a clearance

25'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 59%, Celta Vigo: 41%.

25'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

25'

The game is restarted

24'

Ionut Andrei Radu is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

23'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

23'

Inaki Williams sends a header towards goal, but Ionut Andrei Radu is there to comfortably save it

23'

Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

23'

Mikel Jauregizar swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

22'

Ionut Andrei Radu makes a crucial save!

22'

Unai Gomez sends a header towards goal, but Ionut Andrei Radu is there to comfortably save it

22'

The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

22'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

21'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

21'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

21'

Goal kick for Celta Vigo

21'

A chance presents itself to Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide

21'

The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

20'

Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.

20'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 56%, Celta Vigo: 44%.

20'

Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance

20'

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

19'

Goal kick for Celta Vigo

19'

Gorka Guruzeta fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

19'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

18'

Fer Lopez from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

18'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

17'

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

17'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

17'

Ferran Jutgla from Celta Vigo is ruled offside

16'

Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

16'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

16'

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

16'

Javi Rueda relieves the pressure with a clearance

15'

Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.

15'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 41%, Celta Vigo: 59%.

15'

Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

14'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

14'

Inaki Williams wins an air challenge against Marcos Alonso

14'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

13'

Ferran Jutgla relieves the pressure with a clearance

13'

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

13'

Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

13'

The game is restarted

12' Deleted

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

12'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

10'

Javi Rueda commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book

10'

Reckless challenge there. Javi Rueda commits a rough foul on Yeray Alvarez

10'

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

10'

The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Javi Rueda

10'

The match resumes with a drop ball

10'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

10'

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 43%, Celta Vigo: 57%.

Reckless challenge there. Yeray Alvarez commits a rough foul on Borja Iglesias

Unai Gomez wins an air challenge against Javi Rodriguez

Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball

Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

Ionut Andrei Radu from Celta Vigo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

Celta Vigo take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Gorka Guruzeta relieves the pressure with a clearance

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 35%, Celta Vigo: 65%.

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent

Ilaix Moriba provided the assist for the goal.

G O O O A A A L - Williot Swedberg scores with the left foot!

Celta Vigo start a counter attack

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

Fer Lopez relieves the pressure with a clearance

Yuri Berchiche relieves the pressure with a clearance

Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.

Javi Rueda relieves the pressure with a clearance

The referee signals a free kick as Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo trips Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta

Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance

Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.

Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.

Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Ionut Andrei Radu relieves the pressure with a clearance

1' Deleted

Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance

The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.

The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.

Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

The referee starts the match

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!

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Match Details

League LaLiga

Country Spain

Venue San Mames Barria (53,332)

Kick-off May 17, 2026 · 16:00 -01 · Cape Verde time

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Finished

Attendance

45,105

Round Round 37

Commentary Available
Lineup Confirmed

Officials

VAR Ruben Avalos Spain

Fourth official Imanol Irurtzun Spain

Assistant VAR Juan Luis Pulido Spain

Assistant referee Diego Santaursula Spain

Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera Spain

Assistant referee Ruben Campo Spain

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