La Liga Gameweek 1
Athletic Club 3 - 2 FT Sevilla
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Atletico Madrid
vs
Real Madrid
Sun, Sep 20 • 14:15 UTC
⚡ Form
89
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
100
The Madrid Derby promises ultimate drama.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
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
Our take on every player in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jesús Areso 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Dani Vivian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Paredes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuri Berchiche 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñaki Williams
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Álex Berenguer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nico Williams 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Maroan Sannadi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Álex Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andoni Gorosabel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Lekue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Boiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon de Luis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Vencedor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Navarro 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Guruzeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko Izeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sevilla
Goalkeepers
Ørjan Nyland 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Juanlu Sánchez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Andrés Castrín 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Kike Salas 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
75
Passes
9
Duels
José Ángel Carmona
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Nemanja Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Dodi Lukebakio
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lucien Agoumé
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Djibril Sow 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Akor Adams 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Alberto Flores
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrià Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adnan Januzaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peque Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2026 | Sevilla | 2 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 08/17/2025 | Athletic Club | 3 - 2 | Sevilla | La Liga | San Mamés |
| 03/16/2025 | Sevilla | 0 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 09/29/2024 | Athletic Club | 1 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 05/19/2024 | Athletic Club | 2 - 0 | Sevilla | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 01/04/2024 | Sevilla | 0 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 04/27/2023 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 10/08/2022 | Sevilla | 1 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 05/22/2022 | Sevilla | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 12/11/2021 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
01/24/2026
08/17/2025
03/16/2025
09/29/2024
05/19/2024
01/04/2024
04/27/2023
10/08/2022
05/22/2022
12/11/2021
Athletic Club Win
Sevilla Win
Draw
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Athletic Club
Sevilla
Athletic Club
Sevilla
Williams Conducts Chaos: Athletic Club Survives Five-Goal Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. 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.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mid-Table Tussle at the Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. Athletic Club have a golden opportunity to climb toward the European spots as they face a Sevilla side struggling for defensive identity.
The Setup
Sitting 8th in the table, Athletic Club enter this fixture on August 17, 2025, looking to stabilize their erratic Form. While they boast significant Stars power in the form of Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet, the hosts have struggled for consistency, picking up 20 points from 15 games. Their Balance between attack and defence will be tested against a Sevilla side that has endured a dismal run, losing four of their last five matches. Despite the lower Stakes rating, this remains a crunch match between two of Spain's most storied institutions.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative focuses on Athletic's high-pressing unit against Sevilla's vulnerable backline. With Sevilla conceding 23 goals already this season, the home side's ability to transition quickly through the middle of the pitch will be decisive. Sevilla must find a way to shore up their defensive structure to prevent the home midfield from dictating the tempo at the stadium and exploiting the space behind their full-backs.
Our Prediction
Athletic Club's home intensity usually overwhelms teams in poor runs. Given Sevilla's recent defensive lapses and Athletic's individual quality in the final third, we expect a comfortable 2-0 home win. The hosts will likely dominate the early exchanges, leaving the visitors to chase shadows for much of the evening in a one-sided affair.