Match report

Athletic Club Secures Narrow Victory Over Slavia Praha in Europa League

Athletic Club
Athletic Club
1–0
FT
Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha
Oct 24, 2024

Athletic Club secured a crucial 1-0 win over Slavia Praha in the UEFA Europa League on October 24th. Despite early chaos with VAR cancelling a penalty and several substitutions, Athletic Club capitalized through Nico Williams' goal in the 33rd minute, holding off any counterattacks from the Czech side.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Athletic Club 1-0 Slavia Praha
  • • Goal by Nico Williams (33') assisted by A. Berenguer
  • • VAR cancelled a penalty for Athletic Club in the 29th minute involving I. Williams
  • • De Marcos received a yellow card for foul play, as did D. Vivian earlier in the game

Lineups

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Julen Agirrezabala (G)
  • 18 De Marcos (D)
  • 3 Dani Vivian (D)
  • 4 Aitor Paredes (D)
  • 17 Yuri (D)
  • 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
  • 24 Beñat Prados (M)
  • 9 I. Williams (M)
  • 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
  • 10 Nico Williams (M)
  • 12 Gorka Guruzeta (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Unai Gómez
  • 11 Álvaro Djaló
  • 8 Oihan Sancet
  • 23 Mikel Jauregizar
  • 21 Ander Herrera
  • 6 Mikel Vesga
  • 5 Yeray
  • 2 Andoni Gorosabel
  • 22 Nico Serrano
  • 15 Lekue
  • 26 Á. Padilla
  • 14 Unai Núñez

Slavia Praha

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Kinský (G)
  • 21 D. Douděra (D)
  • 4 D. Zima (D)
  • 18 J. Bořil (D)
  • 12 E. Diouf (D)
  • 10 C. Zafeiris (M)
  • 19 O. Dorley (M)
  • 14 S. Michez (M)
  • 17 L. Provod (M)
  • 33 O. Zmrzlý (M)
  • 13 M. Chytil (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Jurásek
  • 25 T. Chorý
  • 32 O. Lingr
  • 2 Š. Chaloupek
  • 48 D. Pech
  • 28 F. Prebsl
  • 50 F. Slavata
  • 6 C. Wallem
  • 57 J. Kolísek
  • 24 A. Mandous
  • 47 M. Naskos

Timeline

  1. Athletic Club
    29' Athletic Club Var · Penalty cancelled
    I. Williams
  2. Athletic Club
    33' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    Nico Williams · Assist: A. Berenguer
  3. Athletic Club
    44' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    D. Vivian

    Foul

  4. Slavia Praha
    63' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Zmrzlý · On: M. Jurasek
  5. Slavia Praha
    63' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Chytil · On: T. Chory
  6. Slavia Praha
    68' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    Christos Zafeiris

    Argument

  7. Slavia Praha
    72' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Michez · On: O. Lingr
  8. Athletic Club
    77' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nico Williams · On: O. Sancet
  9. Athletic Club
    77' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: Mikel Jauregizar
  10. Athletic Club
    79' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    De Marcos

    Foul

  11. Slavia Praha
    81' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    Jan Bořil

    Foul

  12. Athletic Club
    86' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Prados Diaz · On: Ander Herrera
  13. Slavia Praha
    88' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Zima · On: S. Chaloupek
  14. Slavia Praha
    88' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Christos Zafeiris · On: D. Pech

Match Stats

Stat Athletic Club Slavia Praha
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 14
Corners 0 8
Total Passes 306 454
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 0.17 1.07
Shots off Target 0 6
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 228 371
Shots Inside Box 3 12
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Athletic Club's goal by Nico Williams at 33 minutes provided a vital lead that they managed to defend throughout the match.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Athletic Club’s penalty attempt early in the second half could have shifted momentum, but they remained composed and maintained their focus.