In the match corresponding to date 16 of the Spain – LaLiga Santander 2022-2023 tournament, Los Leones and Los Rojillos drew 0-0.
Athletic Bilbao tried to surprise with several shots that did not reach the back of the net and finished the game with 9 shots on target and 10 outside.
Juan Cruz had a great performance. The Osasuna defender was important for rejecting 5 dangerous balls.
Yuri Berchiche also stood out. The Athletic Bilbao defender was important for recovering 2 balls and rejecting 3 dangerous balls.
The game was fought, but there were more offenses than the creation of fair play. There was only one card, in the 64th minute of the second half Ante Budimir received a yellow card.
Ath’s DT. Bilbao, Ernesto Valverde, presented a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Unai Simón in goal; Óscar de Marcos, Dani Vivian, Yeray Álvarez and Yuri Berchiche on the defensive line; Oier Zarraga, Mikel Vesga, Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams in the middle; and Gorka Guruzeta in attack.
For their part, Jagoba Arrasate’s team came out with a 4-3-3 tactical arrangement with Aitor Fernández under the three sticks; Diego Moreno, Aridane Hernández, David García and Juan Cruz in defense; Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torró and Darko Brasanac in midfield; and Moi Gómez, Ante Budimir and Abde Ezzalzouli up front.
Mario Melero López was the referee chosen for the game at the Cathedral.
On the next date, the Lions will visit Real Sociedad and the Rojillos will play at home against Mallorca.
In this way, the local is in seventh place in the championship with 26 points, while the visit, with 24, is in eighth place.
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