Athletic ratings: Padilla channels Simón with big saves | OneFootball

Padilla stood out for Athletic with a string of saves, denying Marín when through and then Jon Martín's header. Moments after the restart he produced another fine stop from Marín and saw the post come to his aid, though he could not prevent Turrientes scoring unmarked.

AS highlighted disciplined defensive work, with Lekue chosen at right-back ahead of Areso and Gorosabel and using his recovery pace to contain Guedes.

Monreal, in his second start since Mestalla, was combative and shot over. Laporte organised him and headed clear with power, a possible handball from a Caleta-Car header was checked by VAR and not given because of a prior hold. Boiro defended aggressively, risking a red with Aramburu, then faded.

Rego won plenty and gave balance but lacked spark. Jauregizar swept up everywhere and showed grit. Unai Gómez worked between the lines but his distribution was erratic.

Williams began on the right and forced a save from Remiro. Guruzeta pressed, his header went straight to Remiro. On the left, Navarro was contained by Aramburu and Remiro held his edge-of-box effort against his former club.

On 54, four changes arrived. Nico Serrano replaced Navarro but saw little of the ball. Galarreta came on for Rego, added quality and was booked in the 64th.

Nico Williams replaced Williams on the left, attacked repeatedly and headed off target, often doubled by Elustondo. Selton came on for Unai Gómez, combined with Nico and drew a yellow for Oyarzabal. Vesga entered for Jauregizar in the 81st to target aerial balls.

Source: AS