2024-10-28 22:16:00
The home team RCD was weakened already in the 23rd minute, when Samú Costa fouled Iňigo Ruiz. For his first tackle in the 13th minute, the referee did not exclude him after checking the video and only awarded a yellow card, ten minutes later the Portuguese midfielder had to take a shower after another hard tackle on the same player.
Bilbao put the ball into the net twice in a long powerplay, but Nic Williams’ goal in the first half was disallowed because his brother Iňaki passed to him from behind the goal line, and after the break Iňaki again hit from close range from offside. In the 82nd minute, the only scorer of the match against Slavia, Nico Williams, sent the ball into the crossbar.
Athletic will still face Pilsen in the Europa League, which they will host on January 30 at the end of the league phase.
| Spanish Football League – Round 11: |
|---|
| Majorca – Bilbao 0:0. |
| 1. | FC Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 37:10 | 30 |
| 2. | Real Madrid | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21:11 | 24 |
| 3. | Villarreal | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20:19 | 21 |
| 4. | Atlético Madrid | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16:7 | 20 |
| 5. | Bilbao | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 18 |
| 6. | Mallorca | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11:8 | 18 |
| 7. | Betis Seville | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11:9 | 18 |
| 8. | Pamplona | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16:16 | 18 |
| 9. | Vallecano | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 16 |
| 10. | FC Sevilla | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:15 | 15 |
| 11. | Celta Vigo | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17:20 | 13 |
| 12. | San Sebastián | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8:10 | 12 |
| 13. | Girona | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11:14 | 12 |
| 14. | Leganes | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9:12 | 11 |
| 15. | Getafe | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 16. | Alavés | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13:19 | 10 |
| 17. | Spanish Barcelona | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10:19 | 10 |
| 18. | The Palms | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13:19 | 9 |
| 19. | Valladolid | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9:23 | 8 |
| 20. | Valencia | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8:17 | 7 |
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**Interviewer**: Welcome! Today, we’re discussing the latest on Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao. We’re joined by sports analyst Ana Ruiz. Thanks for being here, Ana!
**Ana Ruiz**: Thank you for having me!
**Interviewer**: Athletic Bilbao recently played against Majorca and ended up with a 0-0 draw. What are your thoughts on their performance?
**Ana Ruiz**: It was a tough match for Athletic. They had some opportunities but couldn’t convert them into goals. The disallowed goals were a significant factor; they have been struggling to finish their chances lately.
**Interviewer**: I see. There was also a notable incident in the match where RCD’s Samú Costa was sent off after a second yellow card. How did that affect the game?
**Ana Ruiz**: Losing a player early in the match always puts a strain on the team, and it was clear that RCD was weaker after that. Athletic tried to capitalize on the advantage, but they were unable to break through the defense effectively.
**Interviewer**: You mentioned Athletic’s disallowed goals. That must be frustrating for them, especially with key players like Nico Williams hitting the crossbar.
**Ana Ruiz**: Definitely. In high-stakes matches, those missed opportunities can be demoralizing. Both brothers, Nic and Iňaki Williams, had moments where they could have made a difference, but the close calls hindered their performance.
**Interviewer**: Looking ahead, Athletic will be facing Pilsen in the Europa League on January 30. What do you think their chances are?
**Ana Ruiz**: With their current form, they need to regain their confidence. If they can channel their energy and take what they learned from past matches into this game, they have a good chance of progressing. However, they must be more clinical in front of the goal to ensure victory.
**Interviewer**: Great insights, Ana! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Athletic Bilbao’s recent performance and their upcoming challenges.
**Ana Ruiz**: My pleasure! Let’s hope they can turn things around.
Z**: Samú Costa’s sending off certainly put Athletic Bilbao in a challenging position. RCD went down to ten men early in the game, which usually affects a team’s ability to defend and create scoring opportunities. Despite that handicap, Athletic struggled to break through in front of goal, indicating that they need to improve their attacking efficiency regardless of their opponents’ strength or personnel.
**Interviewer**: Exactly. There were some controversial moments with disallowed goals—Nic Williams had a goal ruled out in the first half. What impact do you think these calls had on the team’s morale?
**Ana Ruiz**: Disallowed goals can be quite demoralizing for a team, especially when they believe they’ve scored. It can lead to frustration, which often affects player performance. Athletic’s inability to find the net despite creating chances might contribute to doubts creeping into their play moving forward.
**Interviewer**: Moving on to their next fixture, Athletic Bilbao is set to face Pilsen in the Europa League. How do you think they’ll fare, especially with this recent performance?
**Ana Ruiz**: They will need to regroup quickly and refine their finishing if they want to perform well against Pilsen. European competitions can be a different beast entirely; the intensity and pressure are heightened. If they carry over their frustration from the last match, it could hinder their performance. However, if they can channel that energy positively, there’s a possibility for a much-needed victory.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Ana, for sharing your insights! It will be interesting to see how Athletic Bilbao bounces back in their upcoming match.
**Ana Ruiz**: Thank you for having me! I’m looking forward to seeing their response on the pitch.
