Match report

Athletic Club Defeats IF Elfsborg 3-0 in UEFA Europa League Clash

Athletic Club
Athletic Club
3–0
FT
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
Nov 28, 2024

Athletic Club demonstrated strong performance and precision to defeat IF Elfsborg with a decisive score of 3-0. Goals from A. Boiro, B. Prados Diaz, and G. Guruzeta powered the team's victory in this UEFA Europa League clash.

Key Facts

  • • A. Boiro scored first at minute 6 with an assist from G. Guruzeta.
  • • B. Prados Diaz added to Athletic Club’s lead at minute 24, assisted by Nico Williams.
  • • G. Guruzeta sealed the victory for Athletic Club with a goal in the 53rd minute, assisted by A. Boiro.
  • • I. Williams and I. Ruiz de Galarreta were substituted out of Athletic Club lineup in the 56th minute.

Lineups

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Unai Simón (G)
  • 2 Andoni Gorosabel (D)
  • 3 Dani Vivian (D)
  • 4 Aitor Paredes (D)
  • 32 Adama Boiro (D)
  • 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
  • 24 Beñat Prados (M)
  • 9 I. Williams (M)
  • 8 Oihan Sancet (M)
  • 10 Nico Williams (M)
  • 12 Gorka Guruzeta (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Álex Berenguer
  • 21 Ander Herrera
  • 20 Unai Gómez
  • 22 Nico Serrano
  • 15 Lekue
  • 13 Julen Agirrezabala
  • 5 Yeray
  • 14 Unai Núñez
  • 11 Álvaro Djaló
  • 6 Mikel Vesga
  • 23 Mikel Jauregizar
  • 18 De Marcos

IF Elfsborg

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 I. Pettersson (G)
  • 29 I. Buhari (D)
  • 8 S. Holmén (D)
  • 4 G. Henriksson (D)
  • 15 S. Hedlund (M)
  • 27 B. Zeneli (M)
  • 6 A. Baldursson (M)
  • 23 N. Hult (M)
  • 9 A. Zeneli (F)
  • 10 M. Baidoo (F)
  • 18 A. Qasem (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Rapp
  • 16 T. Ouma
  • 19 R. Kaib
  • 2 T. Yegbe
  • 12 E. Holten
  • 26 L. Richtnér
  • 30 M. Bundgaard
  • 5 F. Aronsson
  • 13 J. Larsson
  • 14 J. Abdullai
  • 1 M. Uppenberg
  • 28 L. Östman

Timeline

  1. Athletic Club
    6' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Boiro · Assist: G. Guruzeta
  2. Athletic Club
    21' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    I. Williams

    Foul

  3. Athletic Club
    24' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Prados Diaz · Assist: Nico Williams
  4. IF Elfsborg
    30' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow Card
    I. Buhari

    Foul

  5. IF Elfsborg
    46' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Zeneli · On: G. Rapp
  6. IF Elfsborg
    46' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Buhari · On: Timothy Ouma
  7. Athletic Club
    53' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Guruzeta · Assist: A. Boiro
  8. Athletic Club
    56' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Williams · On: A. Berenguer
  9. Athletic Club
    56' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: Ander Herrera
  10. Athletic Club
    63' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sancet · On: U. Gomez
  11. Athletic Club
    63' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nico Williams · On: N. Serrano
  12. IF Elfsborg
    72' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Qasem · On: R. Kaib
  13. IF Elfsborg
    72' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Baidoo · On: T. Yegbe
  14. IF Elfsborg
    72' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Zeneli · On: E. Holten
  15. Athletic Club
    76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Boiro · On: Íñigo Lekue

Match Stats

Stat Athletic Club IF Elfsborg
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 89% 75%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 2
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 647 280
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 0
xG 1.43 0.27
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 579 211
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Athletic Club's early goal by A. Boiro at minute 6 set a strong tone, giving them an immediate lead.
  • ▸ The second goal by B. Prados Diaz in the 24th minute solidified their advantage and demoralized IF Elfsborg.