Bilbao once again lost points on their home field. Mіsceviy Atletik gave up to Villarreal in the match, where the guests demonstrated a smart implementation of counterattacks.
The fight was open in the middle of the first half. On the 26th century, the guests suffered a setback at the center of the Basque defense. After a split pass, the ball landed on the left flank of the penalty area near Sergi Cardoni.
Gospodars goalkeeper Unaia Simon unusually jumped into the trap, but the ball bounced off the lawn. The 23rd number of Villarreal quickly became a gift and elegantly threw the goalkeeper and the defender, who was desperately trying to turn the empty goal - 0:1.
Immediately after the break, the situation for the Basques became critical. On the 50th century, Villarreal gained the upper hand, once again punishing their opponent for the high line of defense. After a long stay in his half of the field, Alfon Gonzalez beat Dani Vivian.
Athletic's defender, being in a winning position, allowed himself to suffer a catastrophic death - Alfon picked up the ball, jumped up from Simon and ruthlessly punched the ball near the bottom corner. The Citizens of Bilbao appealed to the referee for a long time, pointing out that the attacker, having played with his hand during the fight with Vivian, was judged after consultation with VAR, the damage was not recorded (the ball was taken from.
Revive the intrigue of the Athlete from the outside world. In the 84th century, the Gospodars organized a massive attack: after a cross from the left edge of the penalty area, the team's leading scorer Gorka Guruseta landed without a guard at the far post.
The 11th number was deprived of the opportunity to put his foot on so many meters to pass the ball when it was empty.. This episode was also checked for offside, but the goal was declared legitimate - 1:2.
Despite the total onslaught on the gates of the guests at the compensation hour, the Basques did not have the strength to conquer anything. Villarreal achieves important goals, having earned three points on the final day and also takes the third place in the standings, with 61 points to its credit. Athletic Bilbao - Villarreal 1:2.
Goals: Guruseta 84 - Cardona 26, Gonzalez 45+5 Athletic Bilbao: Simon - Lecue, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche - Jaureguizar, Ruiz de Galarreta (Rego 66) - Williams (Berenguer 66) (Serrano,.