On September 29, 2024, Athletic Club and Sevilla FC faced off in a highly anticipated 2024-25 LaLiga clash at San Mamés Stadium. Both teams were looking to secure crucial points: Athletic Club (4-2-2, 14 PTS) had been in good form, while Sevilla FC (2-3-3, 9 PTS) was struggling for consistency. Athletic sought to maintain their upward trajectory, while Sevilla FC aimed to find their footing in this campaign.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Head to Head
Historically, Athletic Club and Sevilla FC have shared a close rivalry, with each side securing important victories in recent years. Last season, Athletic came out on top in both meetings, winning 2-0 away in January and again at home in May. Sevilla FC, however, have been known for their resilience and came into this match looking to reverse their fortunes.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Lineups and Substitutes
Athletic Club Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Julen Agirrezabala
- Defenders: Íñigo Lekue, Aitor Paredes, Unai Núñez, Óscar De Marcos
- Midfielders: Mikel Vesga, Mikel Jauregizar, Unai Gómez, Nico Williams, Alex Berenguer
- Forward: Iñaki Williams
Substitutes: Álex Padilla, Yuri Berchiche, Gorka Guruzeta, Peio Canales, Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
Sevilla FC Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
- Defenders: Valentín Barco, Tanguy Nianzou, Loïc Badé, José Ángel Carmona
- Midfielders: Nemanja Gudelj, Lucien Agoumé, Chidera Ejuke, Peque, Dodi Lukébakio
- Forward: Kelechi Iheanacho
Substitutes: Jesús Navas, Mateo Mejia, Adrià Pedrosa, Juanlu Sánchez, Suso
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC First Half: Athletic Club Takes Early Lead
The match kicked off with high intensity, with Athletic Club showing more attacking intent early on. Their efforts were rewarded in the 36th minute when Mikel Jauregizar scored a well-placed right-footed shot from the center of the box after a clever assist from Unai Gómez, giving Athletic a 1-0 lead.
Sevilla FC responded with a few attempts of their own, notably through Dodi Lukébakio and Kelechi Iheanacho, but Athletic’s defense held firm. The half ended with Athletic maintaining their narrow lead despite Sevilla FC’s growing pressure.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Halftime score: Athletic Club 1-0 Sevilla FC
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Second Half: Late Drama and Own Goal
The second half saw Sevilla FC pushing for an equalizer, with Dodi Lukébakio hitting the post in the 54th minute. Athletic’s goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala was then sent off in the 82nd minute after a challenge on Mateo Mejia, leaving Athletic with 10 men. This red card proved to be pivotal.
Sevilla FC capitalized on the man advantage and continued to pile on the pressure. In the 90th+3 minute, a cruel twist of fate struck Athletic as their substitute goalkeeper, Álex Padilla, scored an unfortunate own goal after failing to deal with a cross from the left. The match was now tied at 1-1.
Despite a few late attempts from both sides, neither team could find the winning goal, and the match ended in a hard-fought draw.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Full-time score: Athletic Club 1-1 Sevilla FC
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Stats
| Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Stats | Athletic Club | Sevilla FC |
| Possession | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 13 |
| Fouls | 6 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Timeline
- 36′ Goal! Mikel Jauregizar opened the scoring for Athletic Club, calmly finishing a cross from Unai Gómez to put his team 1-0 ahead.
- 82′ Red Card! Athletic’s goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala was sent off for a late challenge on Mateo Mejia, leaving Athletic with 10 men.
- 90’+3 Own Goal! Heartbreak for Athletic as substitute goalkeeper Álex Padilla inadvertently turned the ball into his own net after a cross from Sevilla FC, leveling the match 1-1.
- 90’+7 Yellow Card! Adrià Pedrosa (Sevilla FC) was booked for a late foul, adding further frustration to Sevilla FC’s struggles.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Impact on LaLiga Table
- Athletic Club moved to 15 points with the draw, remaining in the hunt for a top-four spot, while Sevilla FC, with 10 points, stayed in the mid-table pack.
- Both teams will feel the result was bittersweet. Athletic missed a chance to secure all three points at home, while Sevilla FC will be relieved to snatch a point late.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Player Achievements
- Mikel Jauregizar had a standout performance for Athletic, scoring the opening goal.
- Sevilla FC’s persistence paid off late, with Álex Padilla’s own goal gifting them a point.
- Man of the Match: Despite the late own goal, Mikel Jauregizar was named Man of the Match for his tireless efforts in midfield and his crucial goal.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC Commentary
Full-time: Athletic Club and Sevilla share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
90+8′ The final whistle blows.
90+7′ Adrià Pedrosa is shown a yellow card for a foul on Iñaki Williams.
90+7′ Iñaki Williams wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
90+6′ Tanguy Nianzou is shown a yellow card for a foul.
90+5′ Chidera Ejuke’s shot is saved.
90+4′ Gorka Guruzeta’s shot is saved.
90+3′ Álex Padilla scores an own goal to level the match.
90+1′ Six minutes of added time will be played.
90′ Dodi Lukébakio misses a shot.
89′ Sevilla win a corner.
89′ Nemanja Gudelj’s shot is saved.
88′ Mikel Jauregizar fouls Chidera Ejuke.
88′ Chidera Ejuke wins a free kick for Sevilla.
87′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Unai Núñez’s injury.
86′ Suso’s shot is blocked.
86′ Jesús Navas replaces Lucien Agoumé for Sevilla.
85′ Álex Padilla replaces Nico Williams for Athletic Club.
82′ Julen Agirrezabala is shown a red card.
82′ Mateo Mejia wins a free kick for Sevilla.
82′ Julen Agirrezabala fouls Mateo Mejia.
81′ Sevilla win a corner.
80′ Mateo Mejia replaces Peque for Sevilla.
80′ Adrià Pedrosa replaces José Ángel Carmona for Sevilla.
79′ Peio Canales misses a shot.
79′ Athletic Club win a corner.
78′ Peio Canales wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
78′ Tanguy Nianzou fouls Peio Canales.
73′ José Ángel Carmona wins a free kick for Sevilla.
73′ Iñaki Williams fouls José Ángel Carmona.
72′ Nico Williams’s shot is blocked.
72′ Gorka Guruzeta’s shot is saved.
71′ Peio Canales replaces Alex Berenguer for Athletic Club.
71′ Yuri Berchiche replaces Óscar De Marcos for Athletic Club.
70′ Alex Berenguer misses a shot.
68′ Dodi Lukébakio’s shot is blocked.
67′ Unai Núñez wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
67′ Peque fouls Unai Núñez.
65′ Sevilla win a corner.
64′ Suso wins a free kick for Sevilla.
64′ Aitor Paredes fouls Suso.
63′ Suso misses a shot.
61′ Dodi Lukébakio is offside.
59′ Suso replaces Kelechi Iheanacho for Sevilla.
59′ Gorka Guruzeta replaces Unai Gómez for Athletic Club.
59′ Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta replaces Mikel Vesga for Athletic Club.
59′ Athletic Club win a corner.
56′ Nico Williams wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
56′ Juanlu Sánchez fouls Nico Williams.
55′ José Ángel Carmona is shown a yellow card for a foul on Iñaki Williams.
55′ Iñaki Williams wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
55′ José Ángel Carmona fouls Iñaki Williams.
54′ Dodi Lukébakio hits the left post with a shot.
53′ Alex Berenguer misses a shot.
52′ Iñaki Williams is offside.
51′ Lucien Agoumé wins a free kick for Sevilla.
51′ Mikel Vesga fouls Lucien Agoumé.
48′ Iñaki Williams wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
48′ Tanguy Nianzou fouls Iñaki Williams.
47′ José Ángel Carmona misses a shot.
47′ Dodi Lukébakio misses a shot.
46′ Sevilla win a corner.
46′ Chidera Ejuke’s shot is saved.
45′ Substitution, Sevilla: Juanlu Sánchez replaces Valentín Barco.
Second Half
45+1′ First half ends. Athletic Club lead 1-0.
45+1′ Fourth official announces one minute of added time.
44′ Sevilla win a corner.
43′ Sevilla win a corner.
39′ Nico Williams misses a shot.
38′ Iñaki Williams’s shot is saved.
36′ Mikel Jauregizar scores the opening goal for Athletic Club.
35′ Nico Williams wins a free kick for Athletic Club.
35′ Valentín Barco fouls Nico Williams.
34′ Kelechi Iheanacho is offside.
31′ Athletic Club win a corner.
29′ Iñaki Williams is offside.
27′ Athletic Club win a corner.
24′ Alex Berenguer’s shot is saved.
21′ Peque wins a free kick for Sevilla.
21′ Mikel Jauregizar fouls Peque.
20′ Iñaki Williams misses a shot.
18′ Lucien Agoumé’s shot is blocked.
17′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Tanguy Nianzou’s injury.
15′ Axel Tuanzebe’s shot is blocked.
13′ Sevilla win a corner.
12′ Nemanja Gudelj misses a shot.
7′ Kelechi Iheanacho is offside.
7′ Peque misses a shot.
4′ Unai Gómez’s header misses to the left.
2′ Nico Williams is offside.
First Half
Lineups are announced and players warm up.
The 2024-25 LaLiga match between Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC ended in a 1-1 draw, a result neither side will be entirely satisfied with. Athletic had control for much of the match but were undone by a late red card and an unfortunate own goal. Sevilla FC, though relieved to escape with a point, will feel they could have done more against a 10-man Athletic side. The draw leaves both teams with work to do as they aim to climb the LaLiga standings.
FAQs
- Who scored the goals in Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC?
- Mikel Jauregizar scored for Athletic Club in the 36th minute, while Sevilla FC equalized through an own goal by Athletic’s Álex Padilla in stoppage time.
- Who was the Man of the Match on the Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC match?
- Mikel Jauregizar was named Man of the Match for his influential midfield performance and his goal for Athletic Club.
- What was the key turning point in the Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC match?
- The red card to Julen Agirrezabala in the 82nd minute was the game’s turning point, as it shifted the momentum towards Sevilla FC and led to their equalizer.
- How did the Athletic Club vs Sevilla FC match result affect the LaLiga standings?
- Athletic Club moved to 15 points, maintaining their top-six position, while Sevilla FC climbed to 10 points, remaining in mid-table.
