Match report
Athletic Club Defeats AS Roma 3–1 in Europa League
Athletic Club
3–1
FT
AS Roma
Mar 13, 2025
In a remarkable display of resilience and tactical prowess, Athletic Club defeated visiting AS Roma by a score of 3–1 in their UEFA Europa League match. The Basque club's early red card setback did not deter them as Nico Williams and Yeray Berchiche struck crucial goals to secure the win for Athletic Club. Despite a late penalty from Leandro Paredes, AS Roma could not find an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Athletic Club: 3 Goals (Nico Williams - 2, Yeray Berchiche)
- • AS Roma: 1 Goal (Leandro Paredes - Penalty)
- • Early Red Card for AS Roma's M. Hummels in the 11th minute
- • Turned a man-down situation into victory with key substitutions and defensive solidity
Lineups
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Julen Agirrezabala (G)
- 18 De Marcos (D)
- 14 Unai Núñez (D)
- 4 Aitor Paredes (D)
- 17 Yuri (D)
- 23 Mikel Jauregizar (M)
- 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
- 9 I. Williams (M)
- 20 Unai Gómez (M)
- 10 Nico Williams (M)
- 21 Maroan Sannadi (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Álex Berenguer
- 15 Lekue
- 12 Gorka Guruzeta
- 2 Andoni Gorosabel
- 24 Beñat Prados
- 32 Adama Boiro
- 33 Aingeru Olabarrieta
- 1 Unai Simón
- 6 Mikel Vesga
- 11 Álvaro Djaló
- 30 Aimar Duñabeitia
- 28 Peio Canales
AS Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 99 M. Svilar (G)
- 23 G. Mancini (D)
- 15 M. Hummels (D)
- 5 E. Ndicka (D)
- 2 D. Rensch (M)
- 4 B. Cristante (M)
- 16 L. Paredes (M)
- 3 Angeliño (M)
- 21 P. Dybala (F)
- 35 T. Baldanzi (F)
- 11 A. Dovbyk (F)
Substitutes
- 18 M. Soulé
- 14 E. Shomurodov
- 61 N. Pisilli
- 56 A. Saelemaekers
- 92 S. El Shaarawy
- 12 Saud Abdulhamid
- 25 V. Nelsson
- 17 M. Koné
- 95 P. Gollini
- 66 Buba Sangaré
- 70 G. De Marzi
- 7 L. Pellegrini
Timeline
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11' AS Roma Card · Red CardM. Hummels
Professional foul last man
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12' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardM. Svilar
Argument
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45'+3 Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalNico Williams
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46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: U. Gomez · On: A. Berenguer
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53' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Dovbyk · On: M. Soule
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60' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardD. Rensch
Foul
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61' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Dybala · On: E. Shomurodov
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61' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Baldanzi · On: N. Pisilli
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68' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalY. Berchiche · Assist: Unai Núñez
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69' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Aitor Paredes · On: Íñigo Lekue
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71' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardLeandro Paredes
Argument
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77' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Sannadi · On: G. Guruzeta
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82' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalNico Williams · Assist: Y. Berchiche
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83' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Cristante · On: Alexis Saelemaekers
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84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Rensch · On: S. El Shaarawy
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88' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Williams · On: Andoni Gorosabel
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88' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: B. Prados Diaz
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90'+3 AS Roma Card · Yellow CardM. Soule
Argument
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90'+3 AS Roma Goal · PenaltyLeandro Paredes
Match Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | AS Roma |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 68% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 22 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 586 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 1.84 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 533 | 180 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Athletic Club capitalized on AS Roma's early red card, scoring their first goal from Nico Williams in the 45+3 minute to break the deadlock.
- ▸ The second half saw Athletic Club maintain their defensive shape and secure two more goals before Leandro Paredes' late penalty for AS Roma.