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Villarreal
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Athletic Bilbao just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 46801.
90+5' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 44%, Villarreal: 56%.
90+4' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
90+4' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Gorka Guruzeta is penalised for pushing Alberto Moreno.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Aissa Mandi from Villarreal trips Oihan Sancet
90+3' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Inigo Martinez from Athletic Bilbao trips Nicolas Jackson
90' Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 43%, Villarreal: 57%.
90' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
89' After a tactical foul, Mikel Vesga sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
89' Dangerous challenge by Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao. Nicolas Jackson on the receiving end of that.
89' Inigo Martinez wins an air challenge against Nicolas Jackson
89' Goal kick for Villarreal.
88' Nico Williams goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
88' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
88' Nicolas Jackson is penalised for pushing Inigo Martinez.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal trips Yuri Berchiche
87' Goal kick for Villarreal.
86' Kiko is leaving the field to be replaced by Alberto del Moral in a tactical substitution.
86' Daniel Parejo is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorge Cuenca in a tactical substitution.
85' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' The referee signals a free kick as Unai Vencedor from Athletic Bilbao trips Manuel Trigueros
85' Good effort by Yuri Berchiche as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
85' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 43%, Villarreal: 57%.
84' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Francis Coquelin comes back onto the field.
84' Goal kick for Villarreal.
84' Oihan Sancet goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
84' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
84' Unai Vencedor makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' The game is restarted.
83' Francis Coquelin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
83' Francis Coquelin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
82' Alex Berenguer is leaving the field to be replaced by Jon Morcillo in a tactical substitution.
82' Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Gorka Guruzeta in a tactical substitution.
81' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 41%, Villarreal: 59%.
80' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
79' Inigo Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
79' Alex Berenguer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Goal kick for Villarreal.
78' Nico Williams goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
78' Oihan Sancet creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
77' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
77' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
77' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
76' Kiko from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
76' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
75' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
75' A shot by Nico Williams is blocked.
75' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
75' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
75' Alex Berenguer wins an air challenge against Aissa Mandi
75' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 41%, Villarreal: 59%.
74' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' The cross by Kiko from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
74' Dangerous challenge by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao. Yeremi Pino on the receiving end of that.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal trips Yeray Alvarez
73' Oooh... that was a sitter! Unai Vencedor should have scored from that position
73' Geronimo Rulli makes a crucial save!
73' Good effort by Unai Vencedor as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
73' Oihan Sancet creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
73' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
71' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
71' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
70' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 42%, Villarreal: 58%.
70' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
70' Inigo Lekue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
69' Raul Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Vencedor in a tactical substitution.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Manuel Trigueros
69' Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Inigo Lekue from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Arnaut Danjuma
67' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
66' The ref blows his whistle. Pau Torres charged Raul Garcia from behind and it's a free-kick
66' Inaki Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Goal kick for Villarreal.
65' Raul Garcia goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
65' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
65' Pau Torres could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
65' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 42%, Villarreal: 58%.
65' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
64' Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Yeremi Pino in a tactical substitution.
64' Jose Luis Morales is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Jackson in a tactical substitution.
64' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
63' Good effort by Alberto Moreno as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
63' The cross by Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
63' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Francis Coquelin
62' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
62' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao trips Manuel Trigueros
61' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 43%, Villarreal: 57%.
60' Aissa Mandi with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
59' Raul Garcia provided the assist for the goal.
59' G O O O A A A L - Inaki Williams scores with the right foot!59' Raul Garcia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
59' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal trips Yuri Berchiche
58' Alex Berenguer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
57' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
56' Alex Berenguer shoots from outside the box, but Geronimo Rulli has it under control
56' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
55' A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked.
55' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
55' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 41%, Villarreal: 59%.
55' Good effort by Inaki Williams as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
55' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
55' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
54' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
53' Arnaut Danjuma shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
53' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for Villarreal.
53' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target
53' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the left.
52' Aissa Mandi successfully blocks the shot
52' A shot by Raul Garcia is blocked.
52' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
52' Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Goal kick for Villarreal.
52' Inigo Lekue goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
51' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
50' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal commits a foul by elbowing Oihan Sancet
50' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 40%, Villarreal: 60%.
50' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
49' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Geronimo Rulli makes a crucial save!
49' Oooh... that was a sitter! Raul Garcia should have scored from that position
49' Good effort by Raul Garcia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
49' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
49' Pau Torres could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
48' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
48' Mikel Vesga relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
47' Mikel Vesga comes back onto the field.
47' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' The game is restarted.
47' Mikel Vesga is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
46' Mikel Vesga is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 42%, Villarreal: 58%.
45+2' Goal kick for Villarreal.
45+2' Raul Garcia goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45+2' The cross by Inigo Lekue from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao trips Daniel Parejo
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Raul Garcia is booked for diving.
45' Inigo Martinez from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside.
45' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 41%, Villarreal: 59%.
45' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
45' Kiko from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal trips Alex Berenguer
44' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Aissa Mandi successfully blocks the shot
43' A shot by Mikel Vesga is blocked.
43' Alex Berenguer creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
43' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
43' The cross by Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
42' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Kiko
41' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
41' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
40' Alberto Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 37%, Villarreal: 63%.
40' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
39' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
38' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
38' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside.
38' Inigo Martinez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
37' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
37' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
37' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
36' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
36' Aissa Mandi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Goal kick for Villarreal.
35' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 32%, Villarreal: 68%.
35' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
35' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
34' Goal kick for Villarreal.
34' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
33' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
33' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
32' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
32' Inigo Lekue from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
31' Aissa Mandi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 34%, Villarreal: 66%.
30' Goal kick for Villarreal.
29' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
29' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Oscar de Marcos is injured and is replaced by Inigo Lekue.
28' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
27' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
27' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
26' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raul Garcia
25' Giovani Lo Celso is injured and is replaced by Manuel Trigueros.
25' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 31%, Villarreal: 69%.
25' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
24' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
24' Daniel Parejo goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
24' Samuel Chukwueze creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
24' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Alex Berenguer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
23' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
22' Inigo Martinez successfully blocks the shot
22' Jose Luis Morales sends a header towards goal, but Unai Simon is there to comfortably save it
22' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
21' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
21' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 32%, Villarreal: 68%.
20' Nico Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
19' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
19' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
18' Goal kick for Villarreal.
17' Raul Garcia goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
17' Inaki Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
17' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Nico Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
16' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
16' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
16' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Yuri Berchiche makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 23%, Villarreal: 77%.
15' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
14' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
13' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Villarreal start a counter attack.
13' Oihan Sancet shoots from outside the box, but Geronimo Rulli has it under control
13' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
13' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
12' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the left.
11' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
10' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
10' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 29%, Villarreal: 71%.
9' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
9' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
9' Yeray Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
9' A shot by Daniel Parejo is blocked.
8' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
8' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
8' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
7' Mikel Vesga relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
7' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
7' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
6' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
5' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal commits a foul by elbowing Raul Garcia
5' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Athletic Bilbao: 50%, Villarreal: 50%.
4' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
4' Yeray Alvarez is penalised for pushing Arnaut Danjuma.
4' Alex Berenguer comes back onto the field.
4' The match resumes with a drop ball.
3' Alex Berenguer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
3' Alex Berenguer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
3' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Kiko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
1' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
1' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Athletic Bilbao kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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