Match report
Athletic Club Secures Victory Over Plzen With a 3-1 Scoreline (UEFA Europa League)
Athletic Club
3–1
FT
Plzen
Jan 30, 2025
Athletic Club triumphed against FC Plzen in the UEFA Europa League match-up with a convincing 3-1 victory. Despite an early setback for Athletic Club due to a VAR goal cancellation, they managed to bounce back strongly. Nico Williams and Yeray Álvarez scored crucial goals within minutes, followed by Javier Marton's late addition during extra time. Plzen showed resilience but ultimately fell short after D. Vasulin was red-carded.
Key Facts
- • Athletic Club secured the 3-1 victory over Plzen in the UEFA Europa League match.
- • Nico Williams scored the first goal for Athletic Club at minute 25.
- • Yeray Álvarez added to Athletic's lead with a goal at minute 64.
- • M. Havel reduced the deficit for Plzen at minute 71, but it was not enough.
- • D. Vasulin received a red card at minute 89 for Plzen.
Lineups
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Julen Agirrezabala (G)
- 18 De Marcos (D)
- 3 Dani Vivian (D)
- 5 Yeray (D)
- 17 Yuri (D)
- 24 Beñat Prados (M)
- 23 Mikel Jauregizar (M)
- 9 I. Williams (M)
- 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
- 10 Nico Williams (M)
- 12 Gorka Guruzeta (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Oihan Sancet
- 6 Mikel Vesga
- 11 Álvaro Djaló
- 19 Javi Martón
- 20 Unai Gómez
- 1 Unai Simón
- 14 Unai Núñez
- 15 Lekue
- 32 Adama Boiro
- 2 Andoni Gorosabel
- 28 Peio Canales
- 4 Aitor Paredes
Plzen
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 16 M. Jedlička (G)
- 40 S. Dweh (D)
- 3 S. Marković (D)
- 21 V. Jemelka (D)
- 24 M. Havel (M)
- 6 L. Červ (M)
- 23 L. Kalvach (M)
- 31 P. Šulc (M)
- 22 Cadu (M)
- 11 M. Vydra (F)
- 80 P. Adu (F)
Substitutes
- 20 J. Panoš
- 51 D. Vašulín
- 30 V. Baier
- 32 M. Valenta
- 13 M. Tvrdoň
- 12 A. Sojka
- 10 J. Kopic
- 2 L. Hejda
- 5 J. Paluska
Timeline
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21' Plzen Card · Yellow CardP. Adu
Foul
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23' Athletic Club Var · Goal cancelledD. Vivian
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25' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalNico Williams · Assist: I. Williams
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31' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardA. Berenguer
Foul
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62' Plzen subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Adu · On: J. Panos
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63' Plzen Card · Yellow CardS. Dweh
Foul
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64' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalYeray Álvarez · Assist: A. Berenguer
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66' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Berenguer · On: O. Sancet
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70' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Mikel Jauregizar · On: M. Vesga
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70' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Williams · On: Álvaro Djaló
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71' Plzen Goal · Normal GoalM. Havel · Assist: Lukáš Červ
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78' Plzen subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Kalvach · On: D. Vasulin
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84' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardÁlvaro Djaló
Foul
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88' Plzen Var · Card upgradeD. Vasulin
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89' Plzen Card · Red CardD. Vasulin
Foul
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89' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Guruzeta · On: Javier Marton
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89' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: Nico Williams · On: U. Gomez
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90'+5 Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalJavier Marton · Assist: O. Sancet
Match Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | Plzen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 492 | 368 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 2.20 | 0.58 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 415 | 279 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Athletic Club's goal by Nico Williams in the 25th minute set the tone despite an early VAR-ruled out score.
- ▸ Plzen's temporary rally was cut short when Yeray Álvarez scored at 64 minutes, solidifying Athletic Club’s lead.
- ▸ D. Vasulin's red card for Plzen marked a turning point as it left them with ten men and allowed Athletic to dominate.