UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5
Slavia Praha 0 - 0 FT Athletic Club
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' Lukáš Provod
Gorka Guruzeta 19'
40' Tomáš Chorý
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 45'+3
HT
55' ↓ D. Doudera ↑T. Holes
55' ↓ Y. Sanyang ↑V. Kusej
55' ↓ Y. Mbodji ↑J. Boril
↓ A. Berenguer ↑N. Williams 57'
↓ O. Sancet ↑S. Sanchez 57'
↓ I. Ruiz de Galarreta ↑M. Jauregizar 64'
79' ↓ C. Zafeiris ↑M. Chytil
↓ J. Areso ↑I. Lekue 79'
↓ G. Guruzeta ↑U. Gomez 79'
Aitor Paredes 85'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Slavia Praha
Goalkeepers
J. Stanek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
D. Moses 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Zima 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Chaloupek 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Y. Mbodji
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
M. Sadilek 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
C. Zafeiris
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
D. Doudera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Provod
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Sanyang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
T. Chory 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
BENCH
J. Markovic 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Holes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Ogbu 
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
D. Hashioka
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
J. Boril
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Vlcek
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Cham
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
T. Jelinek
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
V. Kusej
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Chytil
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
1
Blocks
D. Toula
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
E. Prekop
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
U. Simon
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
J. Areso
NPC
79
Minutes
79
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
D. Vivian
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Paredes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Boiro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
36%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
I. Ruiz de Galarreta
NPC
64
Minutes
64
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
A. Rego
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
A. Berenguer 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
O. Sancet
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Navarro
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
G. Guruzeta
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
1
Blocks
BENCH
M. Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Padilla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Gorosabel
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
A. Laporte
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
I. Lekue
CAMEO
11
Minutes
11
Minutes
4
Touches
None
Events
Y. Berchiche
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Vesga
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Jauregizar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
U. Gomez
CAMEO
11
Minutes
11
Minutes
3
Touches
None
Events
S. Sanchez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Williams
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Hierro
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/10/2024 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Slavia Praha | UEFA Europa League | San Mamés Barria |
24/10/2024
Slavia Praha Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fortuna Arena Fortress: When Two Defences Refuse to Blink
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 12/100. This scoreless draw exposes both sides' struggle to convert dominance into goals—a critical failure in European football's unforgiving stage.
The Intensity Paradox
On a cold Prague evening, Athletic Club arrived at Fortuna Arena with purpose, outshooting their hosts 12 to 8 and commanding 9 efforts from inside the box. Yet Jindřich Stanék, Slavia's goalkeeper, stood immovable—four saves that ranged from routine to crucial, denying the Basque side any breakthrough. The Balance of the match tilted toward Athletic's aggression, but precision evaporated in the final metres.
Slavia's Defensive Masterclass
Štěpán Chaloupek emerged as the match's standout performer, orchestrating a defensive display that frustrated Athletic's 1.15 expected goals into nothing. Slavia controlled 52% possession, limited their visitors to 66% pass accuracy, and forced five offsides—a tactical suffocation. Yet the Czech side's own attacking ambition withered: just 0.71 xG from eight shots, with only three on target. Neither side found the clinical edge required at this level.
The Turning Point That Never Came
Unai Simón was equally assured in Athletic's goal, making three saves to keep the ledger level. No red card chaos, no wonder strike, no penalty drama—just two teams grinding through 90 minutes of defensive attrition. Athletic's three yellow cards and Slavia's two reflected the Stakes: a nervy, cautious affair where neither dared lose more than they craved a win. In a competition where goals separate the elite from the eliminated, this stalemate feels like a missed opportunity for both.
Key Questions
Why couldn't Athletic Club convert their shot advantage?
Stanék's four saves and Slavia's compact defending neutralised Athletic's 12 shots. Five efforts went wide, exposing poor finishing in the final third.
What does this draw mean for Champions League progression?
Both teams remain in deep trouble. Slavia (3 points, 5 games) and Athletic (4 points, 5 games) face elimination unless results improve dramatically.
Who was the standout performer?
Chaloupek's outstanding defensive display earned match honours. His positioning and reading of the game frustrated Athletic's attacking rhythm throughout.
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.
Survival Instincts at the Fortuna Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Two sides drowning in the bottom half of the table meet in a match where avoiding defeat takes precedence over everything else.
The Setup
The Stakes are grim at the Fortuna Arena this late November evening. Both Slavia Praha and Athletic Club find themselves languishing in the lower reaches of the Champions League table, effectively turning this league stage clash into a survivalist's duel. Slavia’s Form is a graveyard of results, having failed to secure a single win in six outings, while their attacking output of just two goals suggests a team struggling for identity at this level. The Balance of the tie is weighted by anxiety rather than quality.
Key Battle
The Midfield Grime—With a lack of high-calibre creative Stars firing for either side, this match will be won in the messy transitions. Nico Williams will attempt to provide the spark for the visitors, but he faces a Slavia block spearheaded by the physical presence of Tomáš Chorý. It will be a battle of attrition where the first mistake likely decides the fate of both clubs' European campaigns.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, perhaps even drab affair. Slavia Praha will retreat into a defensive shell, hoping to snatch a point, but the individual quality within the Basque squad should eventually tell. We anticipate a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors in a match that only a tactical purist could love.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy high-tension, low-quality survival battles. Better options exist elsewhere.
What's the predicted outcome?
A narrow 1-0 win for Athletic Club in a gritty encounter.
Where are Slavia Praha and Athletic Club in the league table?
Slavia sit in 33rd place; Athletic Club are 28th.
What is Slavia Praha's current form?
Worrying. They are winless in their last five, recording three losses and two draws.
What does this mean for relegation?
A loss for either side effectively ends their hopes of reaching the playoff rounds.
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.