Match report
Athletic Club Defeats Rangers 2-0 in Europa League Clash
Athletic Club
2–0
FT
Rangers
Apr 17, 2025
In a tightly contested UEFA Europa League encounter, Athletic Club triumphed over Rangers with a convincing 2-0 victory. The home side capitalized on two key moments in the game—scoring from a penalty by Oihan Sancet and a goal from Nico Williams—to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Athletic Club defeated Rangers 2-0.
- • Oihan Sancet scored from the spot in injury time (45+4).
- • Nico Williams found the back of the net with an assist from De Marcos at minute 80.
- • Rangers had three yellow cards: Chris Dessers, Leon Balogun, and James Tavernier.
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)
- 15 Lekue (D)
- 23 Mikel Jauregizar (M)
- 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
- 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
- 8 Oihan Sancet (M)
- 10 Nico Williams (M)
- 21 Maroan Sannadi (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Beñat Prados
- 12 Gorka Guruzeta
- 20 Unai Gómez
- 6 Mikel Vesga
- 11 Álvaro Djaló
- 32 Adama Boiro
- 1 Unai Simón
- 14 Unai Núñez
- 28 Peio Canales
- 4 Aitor Paredes
- 2 Andoni Gorosabel
- 9 I. Williams
Rangers
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 31 L. Kelly (G)
- 2 J. Tavernier (D)
- 5 J. Souttar (D)
- 27 L. Balogun (D)
- 3 R. Yılmaz (M)
- 10 M. Diomandé (M)
- 43 N. Raskin (M)
- 22 Jefté (M)
- 18 V. Černý (F)
- 9 C. Dessers (F)
- 30 I. Hagi (F)
Substitutes
- 8 C. Barron
- 19 C. Nsiala
- 29 H. Igamane
- 99 Danilo
- 14 N. Bajrami
- 84 A. McCallion
- 87 R. McGuire
- 63 A. Hutton
- 45 R. McCausland
- 52 F. Curtis
- 1 J. Butland
- 49 B. Rice
Timeline
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19' Rangers Card · Yellow CardC. Dessers
Unallowed field entering
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23' Rangers subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Yılmaz · On: C. Barron
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32' Rangers Card · Yellow CardLeon Balogun
Foul
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45'+4 Athletic Club Goal · PenaltyO. Sancet
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46' Rangers subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Hagi · On: C. Nsiala
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50' Rangers subst · Substitution 3Off: Leon Balogun · On: H. Igamane
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51' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardO. Sancet
Foul
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73' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: B. Prados Diaz
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74' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Sannadi · On: G. Guruzeta
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77' Rangers Card · Yellow CardJ. Tavernier
Foul
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80' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalNico Williams · Assist: De Marcos
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82' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Sancet · On: U. Gomez
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84' Rangers subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Diomande · On: Danilo Pereira
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84' Rangers subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Cerny · On: N. Bajrami
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87' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Berenguer · On: M. Vesga
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87' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: Nico Williams · On: Álvaro Djaló
Match Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 7 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 463 | 371 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 2.70 | 0.54 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 381 | 294 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Athletic Club's penalty goal in the first half injury time (45+4) by Oihan Sancet shifted momentum decisively in their favor.
- ▸ Nico Williams' second goal at minute 80 ensured that Rangers could not mount a comeback, sealing Athletic Club's victory.