Round 35 ·
HT: 0–0
Updated:
Final Score
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
At San Mamés Barria, this had the feel of a pressure test, and Valencia passed it by taking a 1-0 win that shifted momentum and confidence in a tight La Liga contest. For Athletic Bilbao, the defeat left the sense that fine margins in finishing and game management decided a match that remained level at half-time and then slipped away after the break.
Valencia’s winner arrived in the 72nd minute, when Umar Sadiq finished after an assist from Luis Rioja. That single moment captured the difference between the sides: Valencia were sharper in the decisive phase, while Athletic were unable to turn possession and pressure into a clean-sheet-threatening spell of their own. The one-goal margin reflected how little separated the teams, but it also underlined how one clear chance and one controlled transition could settle the afternoon.
Carlos Corberan’s coaching choices appeared to optimise spacing and chance quality, and Valencia managed their attacking moments with greater clarity. Their 4-4-2 shape gave them structure without the ball, and they looked comfortable protecting central areas before breaking forward with purpose. Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic, in a 4-2-3-1, were punished for tactical imbalances at key moments, especially when the game stretched and the home side had to chase the result.
The match changed noticeably after the interval, with six substitutions shaping the second-half rhythm and the tactical balance. Those changes influenced pressing intensity, transitions and the spacing between the lines, but Valencia handled the key passages more calmly. Athletic generated pressure, yet the final ball and finishing lacked the precision needed to make that pressure count. Discipline also played a role, with Athletic receiving 2 yellow cards and Valencia 3 in a contest that remained competitive throughout.
For readers in Iceland, the clear lesson was that this was decided by execution rather than volume, with Valencia making their best moments count and Athletic left to reflect on missed control in crucial phases. Valverde’s side would have seen this as a frustrating setback, while Corberan’s team gained a valuable lift from a disciplined away performance.
What next: Valencia would have taken confidence from a disciplined away win, while Athletic would have needed a quick response to steady their momentum.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will shape up as a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will walk into San Mames Barria knowing that the margins could be narrow. For Athletic Bilbao, the challenge will be to protect their home intensity without losing structure; for Valencia, it will be about showing enough control and composure to stay alive deep into the contest. This will be a test of character and tactical discipline rather than a free-flowing game.
Without advanced metrics, the clearest story will come through momentum, chance quality, and the control phases. Athletic Bilbao in a 4-2-3-1 will likely try to press early, force direct turnovers, and turn recoveries into quick attacks before Valencia can settle. Carlos Corberan’s side, set up in a 4-4-2, will probably look to keep their distances compact, defend the central lane, and wait for moments to break through transitions.
Ernesto Valverde will be judged on pressing balance and rest-defense organization. If Athletic commit numbers forward too aggressively, Valencia could find room behind the first wave and create danger from simple, direct moves. If the Basque side keep their spacing correct, they may be able to sustain pressure, win second balls, and build repeated chances created around the box. In a match framed by pressure, set pieces could also matter, especially if open-play rhythm slows.
If the score remains level after the first hour, Carlos Corberan’s bench timing could become decisive. Substitutions in that phase may alter the pace, refresh the pressing, and change who controls the final transitions. That will be especially important in a match where neither team may want to overextend too early and gift momentum to the other.
In the end, the match could be decided by who manages pressure better in the middle third.
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%.
Oihan Sancet is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Berenguer in a tactical substitution.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao trips Guido Rodriguez
Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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!
LaLiga
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 94 | |
| 2 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 86 | |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 | 46 | +26 | 72 | |
| 4 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 44 | +18 | 69 | |
| 5 | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 54 | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 51 | |
| 8 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 50 | |
| 9 |
Valencia
Away
|
38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 59 | 61 | -2 | 46 | |
| 11 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 46 | |
| 12 |
Athletic Bilbao
Home
|
38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 43 | 58 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46 | 60 | -14 | 43 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 43 | |
| 15 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 43 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 61 | -14 | 42 | |
| 17 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 42 | |
| 18 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 57 | -10 | 42 | |
| 19 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 41 | |
| 20 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 29 |
Status
Finished
Attendance
46,880
Minute
0'
Winner
Valencia
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