Round 35 ·
Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1
Ernesto Valverde
HT: 0-0
Valencia
4-4-2
Carlos Corberan
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
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
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1 · Ernesto Valverde
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Valencia
4-4-2 · Carlos Corberan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result carried clear weight for both sides, because a narrow 0-1 outcome at San Mamés Barria reshaped short-term momentum and confidence in a match built around pressure. Valencia took the points through one decisive second-half moment, while Athletic Bilbao were left to reflect on a performance that had been competitive but not clinically sharp enough in the final third.
The game stayed level through a tense first half, with the 0-0 score at the break showing how closely balanced the contest had been. Athletic Bilbao operated in a 4-2-3-1, Valencia in a 4-4-2, and the tactical battle largely turned on spacing, transitions and the quality of the final action. Carlos Corberan’s side managed their structure well, kept their distances compact, and appeared to create cleaner chances as the match opened up. Ernesto Valverde’s team, by contrast, were punished at a key moment for imbalances in their shape and the gaps that followed when possession broke down.
The decisive moment arrived in the 72nd minute when Umar Sadiq finished after an assist from Luis Rioja. That goal reflected Valencia’s better game management and sharper attacking detail, especially in a match where margins were always likely to be small. In a pressure test of this sort, one clear chance often proved enough, and Valencia handled that passage better. Athletic had periods of territory and possession, but their chances created did not translate into the breakthrough they needed.
Six substitutions also influenced the second-half rhythm, as both coaches looked to alter pressing intensity, protect energy and adjust the flow of transitions. The yellow-card count, 2 for the hosts and 3 for the visitors, underlined a contest that remained competitive and physically demanding without becoming chaotic. Corberan’s changes and in-game decisions appeared to preserve Valencia’s compactness, while Valverde’s side found it harder to restore balance once the match tilted after the goal.
The result gave Valencia a valuable lift, while Athletic were left needing a calmer response in their next fixture.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will arrive with the same basic demand: show control under strain. At San Mames Barria, Athletic Bilbao and Valencia will meet in a match that could shape confidence as much as the table, with character and tactical discipline likely to decide who handles the bigger moments better.
Athletic Bilbao will be expected to set the tone through a 4-2-3-1, using pressing in organised waves and trying to force Valencia into rushed clearances. Ernesto Valverde will be judged on balance as much as intensity: if the press is too aggressive, space behind the first line could open up, but if the rest-defense holds, Athletic will be able to keep Valencia pinned back and sustain possession in the attacking half.
Valencia, in a 4-4-2 under Carlos Corberan, will likely focus on compact lines, quick transitions and direct attacks into the space left after Athletic’s pressure. Without advanced metrics, the match may be read through chance quality and control phases rather than raw volume, so the first clean chance for either side could carry real weight. If Valencia can keep the game level into the second half, the contest will increasingly shift toward bench management and timing.
Set pieces and second balls could become decisive if open-play chances stay limited. Athletic will want faster circulation between midfield and wide areas, while Valencia will try to disrupt rhythm and turn defensive moments into forward breaks. The longer the score remains tight, the more each coach’s in-game adjustments will matter, especially around the hour mark.
For readers in the Isle of Man following La Liga action, this will be the sort of fixture where control, discipline and one sharp opening can outweigh territory. The key could be which side handles the pressure moments with greater composure.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 55%, Valencia: 45%.
A chance presents itself to Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Valencia
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Renzo Saravia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesus Vazquez in a tactical substitution.
Umar Sadiq is penalised for pushing Yuri Berchiche
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 54%, Valencia: 46%.
Goal kick for Valencia
A chance presents itself to Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
Luis Rioja from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luis Rioja from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the left.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gorka Guruzeta sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 53%, Valencia: 47%.
Umar Sadiq shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
Umar Sadiq tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Unai Simon
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yuri Berchiche wins an air challenge against Largie Ramazani
Yellow card for Umar Sadiq
Umar Sadiq is shown a yellow card by the referee
Umar Sadiq from Valencia commits a foul by elbowing Yeray Alvarez
Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside
Eray Coemert successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikel Jauregizar is blocked
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 51%, Valencia: 49%.
Stole Dimitrievski is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Javier Guerra is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Nunez in a tactical substitution.
The cross by Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
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Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Filip Ugrinic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikel Jauregizar is blocked
Filip Ugrinic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 49%, Valencia: 51%.
Goal kick for Valencia
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Javier Guerra from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Gomez sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 45%, Valencia: 55%.
Umar Sadiq from Valencia is ruled offside
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Largie Ramazani made the key pass for the goal!
Luis Rioja provided the assist for the goal.
The cross by Luis Rioja from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
G O O O A A A L - Umar Sadiq Valencia scores with a header.
Largie Ramazani from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Athletic Bilbao takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alejandro Rego is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Vesga in a tactical substitution.
Robert Navarro is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Gomez in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 46%, Valencia: 54%.
Pepelu is leaving the field to be replaced by Filip Ugrinic in a tactical substitution.
Hugo Duro is leaving the field to be replaced by Umar Sadiq in a tactical substitution.
Diego Lopez is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Largie Ramazani.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hugo Duro from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Daniel Vivian from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Eray Coemert
Andoni Gorosabel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 45%, Valencia: 55%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Oihan Sancet is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Berenguer in a tactical substitution.
The game is restarted
Stole Dimitrievski is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Inaki Williams is penalised for pushing Guido Rodriguez
A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mikel Jauregizar swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 45%, Valencia: 55%.
Good effort by Inaki Williams as he directs a shot on target, but Stole Dimitrievski saves it
After a tactical foul, Pepelu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Pepelu from Valencia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oihan Sancet
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 47%, Valencia: 53%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yellow card for Alejandro Rego
Alejandro Rego is shown a yellow card by the referee
Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Javier Guerra
Eray Coemert successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jose Gaya successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gorka Guruzeta is blocked
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 46%, Valencia: 54%.
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alejandro Rego wins an air challenge against Guido Rodriguez
Goal kick for Valencia
Robert Navarro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Jose Gaya from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mikel Jauregizar swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robert Navarro swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Renzo Saravia from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Eray Coemert
Eray Coemert is shown a yellow card by the referee
Eray Coemert from Valencia commits a foul by elbowing Oihan Sancet
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 46%, Valencia: 54%.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alejandro Rego makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Obstruction as Yeray Alvarez cuts off the run of Hugo Duro. A free-kick is awarded.
Yuri Berchiche wins an air challenge against Diego Lopez
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aymeric Laporte is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Vivian in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 49%, Valencia: 51%.
Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Renzo Saravia from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luis Rioja from Valencia is ruled offside
Yeray Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Rioja is blocked
Javier Guerra from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the left.
Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Javier Guerra swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Hugo Duro as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Javier Guerra from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robert Navarro swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Diego Lopez is penalised for pushing Aymeric Laporte
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yeray Alvarez wins an air challenge against Javier Guerra
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams is injured and is replaced by Inaki Williams.
Nico Williams is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 52%, Valencia: 48%.
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Goal kick for Valencia
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao trips Guido Rodriguez
Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mikel Jauregizar wins an air challenge against Diego Lopez
Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 53%, Valencia: 47%.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Gorka Guruzeta as he directs a shot on target, but Stole Dimitrievski saves it
The cross by Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gorka Guruzeta is penalised for pushing Jose Gaya
Eray Coemert wins an air challenge against Oihan Sancet
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
HE HITS THE CROSSBAR - Hugo Duro takes the penalty, but the ball comes back off the crossbar!
PENALTY - Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao concedes a penalty for tripping Hugo Duro.
Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Javier Guerra swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pepelu from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the right.
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside
Guido Rodriguez from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 55%, Valencia: 45%.
Jose Gaya successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked
Cesar Tarrega from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Javier Guerra goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Yellow card for Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao trips Hugo Duro
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Valencia: 50%.
Goal kick for Valencia
Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target
Nico Williams goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nico Williams but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nico Williams finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Javier Guerra makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Javier Guerra wins an air challenge against Yuri Berchiche
Goal kick for Valencia
Robert Navarro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The referee signals a free kick as Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Renzo Saravia
Hugo Duro wins an air challenge against Yeray Alvarez
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 51%, Valencia: 49%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Renzo Saravia
The referee signals a free kick as Pepelu from Valencia trips Nico Williams
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 47%, Valencia: 53%.
Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Hugo Duro from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pepelu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack
Renzo Saravia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Jauregizar wins an air challenge against Luis Rioja
The referee signals a free kick as Hugo Duro from Valencia trips Alejandro Rego
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Valencia kick-off, and the game is underway.
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!
Status
Finished
Attendance
46,880
Winner
Valencia
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