Match report
Sevilla Defeats Athletic Club 2-0 in La Liga
Sevilla
2–0
FT
Athletic Club
May 18, 2019
Sevilla showcased a dominant performance to defeat Athletic Club 2-0 in their La Liga clash. Wissam Ben Yedder opened the scoring in the 44th minute, and Munir sealed the win with a goal in the 90th minute. The victory is a significant boost for Sevilla as they continue their La Liga campaign.
Key Facts
- • Sevilla 2–0 Athletic Club
- • Wissam Ben Yedder scored in the 44th minute
- • Munir secured the victory with a goal in the 90th minute
- • Athletic Club had two early yellow cards (Dani García and Raúl García in the 19th and 29th minutes respectively)
- • Sevilla also had three yellow cards (M. Rog, Joris Gnagnon, and Gabriel Mercado)
- • Substitutions included Joris Gnagnon for M. Rog and Munir for F. Vazquez for Sevilla
Lineups
Sevilla
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Vaclík (G)
- 4 S. Kjær (D)
- 25 G. Mercado (D)
- 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
- 11 Aleix Vidal (M)
- 16 Jesús Navas (D)
- 22 F. Vázquez (M)
- 5 I. Amadou (M)
- 20 M. Rog (M)
- 9 W. Ben Yedder (F)
- 19 Munir (M)
Substitutes
- 24 J. Gnagnon
- 41 Bryan Gil
- 8 Nolito
- 21 Q. Promes
- 34 Javi Díaz
- 3 Sergi Gómez
- 23 Guilherme Arana
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Iago Herrerín (G)
- 24 Balenziaga (D)
- 12 Yuri (M)
- 4 Íñigo Martínez (D)
- 21 Ander Capa (D)
- 5 Yeray Álvarez (D)
- 22 Raúl García (M)
- 7 Beñat (M)
- 16 Dani García (M)
- 10 Muniain (M)
- 9 Iñaki Williams (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Ibai Gómez
- 20 Aduriz
- 6 San José
- 18 De Marcos
- 3 Unai Núñez
- 11 Iñigo Córdoba
- 25 Unai Simón
Timeline
-
19' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardDani García
-
29' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardRaúl García
-
36' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardM. Rog
-
44' Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalW. Ben Yedder
-
46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Rog · On: Joris Gnagnon
-
55' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: Balenziaga · On: Ibai
-
60' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardJoris Gnagnon
-
65' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardGabriel Mercado
-
69' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Vazquez · On: B. Gil
-
76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Williams · On: Aduriz
-
76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: Dani García · On: San José
-
81' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: Aleix Vidal · On: Nolito
-
90'+2 Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalMunir · Assist: W. Ben Yedder
Match Stats
| Stat | Sevilla | Athletic Club |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 74% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 391 | 439 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | 273 | 326 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards for Dani García and Raúl García in the 19th and 29th minutes respectively, weakened Athletic Club’s midfield and allowed Sevilla to take control
- ▸ Wissam Ben Yedder's goal in the 44th minute marked a turning point, giving Sevilla a lead going into halftime and boosting their confidence
- ▸ Munir's goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory, ensuring Sevilla's dominance over Athletic Club in the La Liga match