The 2024-25 La Liga season is in full swing, and Athletic Club hosted Valencia at San Mamés for a highly anticipated clash. Athletic Club, coming off a mixed start to their campaign with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, looked to secure three points at home. On the other hand, Valencia entered the match struggling, having lost all three of their opening games, and desperately needed a positive result.
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Athletic Club vs Valencia Lineups Today (Aug 28, 2024)
The Athletic Club vs Valencia lineups of the La Liga 2024-2025 on Aug 28 are mentioned below.
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)
Athletic Club lineup against Valencia on the La Liga 2024 – 2025 matches are
- Goalkeeper: Julen Agirrezabala
- Defenders: Adama Boiro, Yeray, Dani Vivian, Óscar de Marcos
- Midfielders: Beñat Prados, Mikel Jauregizar, Oihan Sancet, Álvaro Djaló, Nico Williams
- Forward: Gorka Guruzeta
Valencia (4-4-2):
Valencia lineup against the Athletic Club on the La Liga 2024 – 2025 are
- Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Defenders: Jesús Vázquez, César Tárrega, Cristhian Mosquera, Dimitri Foulquier
- Midfielders: Hugo Guillamón, Pepelu, André Almeida, Diego López
- Forwards: Hugo Duro, Rafa Mir
Athletic Club vs Valencia Half Time Stats
The match began with Athletic Club pressing forward, eager to capitalize on Valencia’s poor form. In the 12th minute, Iñaki Williams came close to opening the scoring with a powerful shot that hit the bar. Despite the early pressure, it wasn’t until the 45th minute that Athletic Club broke the deadlock. A perfectly placed header from Beñat Prados found the bottom left corner of the net, giving the home side a crucial lead right before halftime. The assist came from Óscar de Marcos, who delivered a pinpoint cross.
Athletic Club vs Valencia Score at Half Time: Athletic Club 1, Valencia 0
Athletic Club vs Valencia Full Time Stats
Valencia tried to regroup in the second half, making several substitutions to inject fresh energy into the team. However, Athletic Club’s defense remained solid, and Valencia struggled to create clear-cut chances. The game turned scrappy with frequent fouls disrupting the flow of play. Valencia’s frustration was evident as they committed several fouls, with Dimitri Foulquier receiving a yellow card in the dying minutes for a reckless challenge.
Despite Valencia’s efforts, they couldn’t find an equalizer. Athletic Club managed the game well, maintaining their slim lead until the final whistle.
Athletic Club vs Valencia Full Time Result: Athletic Club 1, Valencia 0
Athletic Club vs Valencia Stats Today (Aug 28, 2024)
- Possession: Athletic Club 50.5%, Valencia 49.5%
- Shots on Goal: Athletic Club 4, Valencia 0
- Total Shots: Athletic Club 13, Valencia 2
- Fouls: Athletic Club 14, Valencia 9
- Yellow Cards: Athletic Club 1, Valencia 3
- Red Cards: None
- Corners: Athletic Club 5, Valencia 3
- Saves: Athletic Club 0, Valencia 3
Athletic Club vs Valencia Fouls and Discipline
The match was marred by numerous fouls, with both teams showing signs of frustration as the game progressed. Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera and Rafa Mir were booked in the first half for dangerous play, while Beñat Prados of Athletic Club received a yellow card for a late challenge. In the closing stages, Dimitri Foulquier’s foul on Nico Williams earned him a yellow card, adding to Valencia’s disciplinary woes.
Athletic Club vs Valencia Head-to-Head (H2H)
Historically, matches between Athletic Club and Valencia have been closely contested. Both teams have had their share of victories, with Athletic Club typically strong at home. This latest encounter was no different, with Athletic Club edging out Valencia in a hard-fought battle.
Athletic Club vs Valencia Result Today (Aug 28, 2024)
Athletic Club 1, Valencia 0
FAQs About the Athletic Club vs Valencia
- Who scored the winning goal?
- Beñat Prados scored the only goal of the match for Athletic Club.
- How many yellow cards were issued?
- A total of 4 yellow cards were issued: 1 to Athletic Club and 3 to Valencia.
- Which team had more possession?
- Athletic Club slightly edged Valencia in possession with 50.5%.
- Did Valencia have any shots on target?
- No, Valencia did not register any shots on target during the match.
- What is the current La Liga standing for both teams?
- After this match, Athletic Club has 4 points from 4 matches, while Valencia remains without a point, having lost all 4 of their games.
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