On February 11, one of the matches of the 21st round of the Spanish Football Championship took place. Met "Valencia" (Spain) and "Athletic" (Bilbao).
Spanish Championship, round 21
"Valencia" (Spain) — "Athletic" (Bilbao) — 1:2 (1:1)
Goals: Castillejo (17) - Nico Williams (30), Sunset (72)
Warnings: Hugo Duro (21), Nico Williams (41), De Marcos (58), Castillejo (61)
An exciting match between Valencia and Athletic in the Spanish league of La Liga ended with a 2-1 victory for the guests at the Mestalla Stadium. The match started with excellent football from both teams that fought in the first half. At the end of the first 45 minutes of the game the score was 1:1. In the second half, both teams had more chances in a fairly open match. In the 17th minute of the second half, Valencia striker Sergio Castillejo put the hosts ahead with a superb goal. Unfortunately, Athletic equalized in the 30th minute thanks to a goal by N. Williams. However, the guests took the lead in the 72nd minute when O. Sunset scored the ball.
Valencia tried their best to get back into the game, but their attempts were in vain. Athletic kept the lead despite strong recent pressure from Valencia. During the match, both teams made a series of substitutions. From the side of Valencia, E. Cavani, J. Duro, Y. Musa, T. Lato, S. Lino and F. Perez were introduced into the fight. A. Berenguer, O. Sarraga, R. Garcia, I. Williams, N. Williams, I. Muniain, G. Guruzeta, O. De Marcos and A. Paredes came on for Athletic. As a result, the match ended with the victory of "Athletic" with a score of 2:1. The visitors have defended valiantly in the face of pressure from Valencia lately to secure the three points offered.
In the next round, the opponents are waiting for such matches: Getafe - Valencia, Atlético - Athletic.