Match report
Granada CF Defeats Athletic Club 4-0 in La Liga
Granada CF
4–0
FT
Athletic Club
Jul 19, 2020
Granada CF stunned Athletic Club with a 4-0 victory in a La Liga match that showcased the home team's superior attacking prowess. Goals from Soldado, A. Puertas, C. Fernandez, and Montoro sealed the win for Granada, who took control of the game early and never let up. Despite early yellow cards to both Y. Herrera of Granada CF and Dani García of Athletic Club, the game's momentum never favored the visitors.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Granada CF 4–0 Athletic Club
- • Goals: Soldado (29'), A. Puertas (55'), C. Fernandez (67'), Montoro (90+3')
- • Yellow Cards: Y. Herrera (Granada CF), Dani García (Athletic Club), Y. Berchiche (Athletic Club)
- • Substitutions: 5 for Granada CF, 5 for Athletic Club
- • Competition: La Liga
Lineups
Granada CF
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Rui Silva (G)
- 16 Víctor Díaz (D)
- 6 Germán Sánchez (D)
- 22 Domingos Duarte (D)
- 15 Carlos Neva (D)
- 21 Yangel Herrera (M)
- 8 Yan Brice (M)
- 12 Ramon Azeez (M)
- 24 Carlos Fernández (M)
- 10 Antonio Puertas (M)
- 9 Roberto Soldado (F)
Substitutes
- 40 João Costa
- 13 Aarón Escandell
- 11 İsmail Köybaşı
- 39 Pepe Sánchez
- 20 Jesús Vallejo
- 14 Fede Vico
- 19 Ángel Montoro
- 31 Mario Rodriguez
- 4 Maxime Gonalons
- 17 Gil Dias
- 18 Antoñin
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Iago Herrerín (G)
- 21 Ander Capa (D)
- 3 Unai Núñez (D)
- 4 Iñigo Martínez (D)
- 24 Mikel Balenziaga (D)
- 14 Dani García (M)
- 16 Mikel Vesga (M)
- 15 Íñigo Lekue (M)
- 22 Raúl García (M)
- 11 Inigo Cordoba (M)
- 25 Asier Villalibre (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Jokin Ezkieta
- 18 Óscar de Marcos
- 5 Yeray Álvarez
- 17 Yuri Berchiche
- 8 Unai Lopez
- 7 Beñat Etxebarria
- 12 Gaizka Larrazabal
- 6 Mikel San José
- 19 Ibai Gómez
- 9 Iñaki Williams
- 10 Iker Muniain
- 23 Kenan Kodro
Timeline
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6' Granada CF Card · Yellow CardY. Herrera
Elbowing
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17' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardDani García
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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29' Granada CF Goal · Normal GoalSoldado
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41' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: Unai López · On: M. Vesga
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46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Berchiche · On: Balenziaga
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46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: Muniain · On: I. Cordoba
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55' Granada CF Goal · Normal GoalA. Puertas · Assist: Carlos Neva
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62' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Williams · On: A. Villalibre
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62' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1Off: Montoro · On: Soldado
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63' Granada CF subst · Substitution 2Off: Gil Dias · On: Y. Eteki
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67' Granada CF Goal · Normal GoalC. Fernandez · Assist: A. Puertas
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71' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: Ibai · On: Capa
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75' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardY. Berchiche
Tripping
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77' Granada CF subst · Substitution 3Off: Fede Vico · On: C. Fernandez
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77' Granada CF subst · Substitution 4Off: Unknown player · On: A. Puertas
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88' Granada CF subst · Substitution 5Off: Jesús Vallejo · On: Víctor Díaz
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90'+3 Granada CF Goal · Normal GoalMontoro · Assist: Gil Dias
Match Stats
| Stat | Granada CF | Athletic Club |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 303 | 521 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Accurate Passes | 208 | 428 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The opening goal by Soldado at 29' set the tone for Granada's dominant performance, giving them a crucial early lead.
- ▸ Montoro's late goal in the 90+3' provided the final blow to Athletic Club, sealing the 4-0 victory and cementing Granada CF's control of the match.