La Liga Regular Season - 1

Athletic Club 3 - 2 FT Sevilla

San Mamés

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FT
Sun, Aug 17
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Athletic Club
3-2
Sevilla
⚡ Intensity 69
⚖️ Balance 58
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 0
Williams masterclass in five-goal thriller

Williams Conducts Chaos: Athletic Club Survives Five-Goal Thriller

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. When the lead changes hands three times in 90 minutes, this isn't just about three points—it's about setting the tone for an entire season.

Intensity Unleashed from the First Whistle

Athletic Club and Sevilla didn't come to manage possession. From kickoff, the intensity was suffocating: 26 combined shots, 11 corners, one penalty converted. Nico Williams orchestrated the chaos, converting from the spot in the 36th minute before setting up Robert Navarro for the decisive 3-2 in the 81st. His 10.0 rating wasn't luck—three key passes, one goal, one assist proved it.

Three Lead Changes Define the Battle

The balance of power swung relentlessly. Athletic went ahead through Williams' penalty, then Maroan Sannadi doubled it in the 43rd. Then Sevilla struck back: Dodi Lukebakio pulled one back in the 60th with Juanlu Sánchez's assist, and Loïc Agoumé levelled in the 72nd. Navarro's 81st-minute finish, fed by Williams, delivered the knockout blow.

Athletic's Perfect Start, Sevilla's Frustration

With 46% possession, Athletic turned clinical finishing into victory. Sevilla controlled the ball (54%), registered six shots on target against three, yet lacked the precision when it mattered. Nemanja Gudelj was immense in Sevilla's midfield, but it wasn't enough. Athletic climbs to fifth with three points; Sevilla remains pointless after the opening fixture.

Key Questions

What made Nico Williams the Man of the Match?

Penalty goal, match-winning assist, three key passes. Williams was the conductor in a five-goal symphony of chaos.

What caused this five-goal thriller?

Three lead changes, defensive vulnerabilities, and relentless intensity. Both teams hunted victory from the opening whistle.

How did Navarro's 81st-minute goal change the match?

Navarro entered in the 67th and sealed victory. The substitute's impact was the decisive upset factor in the final act.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
46%
54%
Athletic Club 46%
Sevilla 54%
Shots
14
12
Athletic Club 14
Sevilla 12
Shots on Target
3
6
Athletic Club 3
Sevilla 6
Expected Goals (xG)
2.89
1.01
Athletic Club 2.89
Sevilla 1.01
Passes
387
477
Athletic Club 387
Sevilla 477
Pass Accuracy
78%
83%
Athletic Club 78%
Sevilla 83%
Corners
10
1
Athletic Club 10
Sevilla 1
Fouls
8
12
Athletic Club 8
Sevilla 12
Yellow Cards
0
2
Athletic Club 0
Sevilla 2
Red Cards
0
0
Athletic Club 0
Sevilla 0

Match Events

Andres Castrin 🟨 6'
36' N. Williams
Lucien Agoumé 🟨 37'
43' M. Sannadi
HT
S. Idumbo C. Ejuke 🔄 46'
D. Lukebakio (J. Sanchez) 60'
67' 🔄 M. Sannadi G. Guruzeta
67' 🔄 A. Berenguer R. Navarro
Castrin A. Januzaj 🔄 71'
L. Agoume (A. Adams) 72'
78' 🔄 I. Ruiz de Galarreta M. Vesga
81' R. Navarro (N. Williams)
N. Gudelj Marcao 🔄 82'
83' 🔄 J. Areso A. Gorosabel
83' 🔄 N. Williams A. Rego
D. Sow I. Romero 🔄 87'
FT

Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Athletic Club

Goalkeepers
U. Simon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
J. Areso
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
17%
pass acc
D. Vivian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
A. Paredes
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Y. Berchiche
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
2
Duels Won
0
pens won
Midfielders
I. Ruiz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
late mins
12
late mins
78
total mins
78
entry
M. Jauregizar
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
I. Williams
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
15%
pass acc
A. Berenguer
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
N. Williams
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
Forwards
M. Sannadi
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
BENCH
A. Padilla
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Gorosabel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
I. Lekue
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Boiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. De Luis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Vesga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
U. Vencedor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
R. Navarro
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
A. Rego
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
G. Guruzeta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
N. Serrano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Izeta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
O. Nyland
SIEVE
SIEVE
0%
save %
0%
save %
3
conceded
0
saves
Defenders
J. Sanchez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
3
fouls
6
rating
Castrin
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
7
cleanups
7
cleanups
3
interceptions
4
blocks
K. Salas
MAGNET
MAGNET
84
activity
84
activity
75
passes
9
duels
J. A. Carmona
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Midfielders
N. Gudelj
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
D. Lukebakio
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
L. Agoume
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
D. Sow
NPC
NPC
87
minutes
87
minutes
24%
pass acc
6.2
rating
S. Idumbo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Forwards
A. Adams
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
6.7
rating
BENCH
A. Flores
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
R. Romero
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Marcao
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
A. Januzaj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
M. Bueno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
I. Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
Peque
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
M. Sierra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Altozano
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
17/08/2025 Athletic Club 3 - 2 Sevilla La Liga San Mamés
16/03/2025 Sevilla 0 - 1 Athletic Club La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
29/09/2024 Athletic Club 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga San Mamés Barria
19/05/2024 Athletic Club 2 - 0 Sevilla La Liga San Mamés Barria
04/01/2024 Sevilla 0 - 2 Athletic Club La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
27/04/2023 Athletic Club 0 - 1 Sevilla La Liga San Mamés Barria
17/08/2025
La Liga San Mamés
16/03/2025
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
29/09/2024
La Liga San Mamés Barria
19/05/2024
La Liga San Mamés Barria
04/01/2024
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
27/04/2023
La Liga San Mamés Barria
Athletic Club Win
Sevilla Win
Draw

League Standings