Athletic ratings: Vivian covered at right-back and centre-back | OneFootball

Vivian split duties between right-back and centre-back as Athletic ground through a tense contest shaped by Padilla’s key stops and a late penalty call.

According to AS, Galarreta, introduced on 55 minutes despite a shoulder issue, later conceded what the report considered a harsh penalty for a hold on Herrera on 85. Paredes returned with bite against Guedes, Laporte led calmly, Berchiche was forceful, and Rego added aerial presence.

Padilla produced a superb save from a Soler free-kick in the first half, staying assured under high balls and tidy with his feet. Berenguer was lively, heading at goal and curling a tame effort before the break, while Williams chased direct openings.

Areso replaced Paredes on 67, taking over the right flank as Vivian tucked inside and later shut down Marín in a one-on-one. Navarro came on for Sancet on 67 and tried his luck from the edge. Serrano replaced the isolated, booked Guruzeta on 80, and Vesga, on for the spent and cautioned Jauregizar, saw his best chance diverted by Marrero.

Oyarzabal converted the late spot-kick past Padilla. In stoppage time Padilla denied Oskarsson, the effort ricocheting against the woodwork, and Areso almost snatched it at the other end.

Source: AS