On 11 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Granada (Spain) and Athletic (Bilbao) met.
Spanish Championship, 16th round
Granada (Spain) - Athletic (Bilbao) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (55) - Williams (6)
Warnings: Nico Williams (79), Yuri Berchiche (90+2)
The football match between Granada and Athletic in La Liga was an intense and hard fought match. Both teams fought hard and showed their skills, resulting in an exciting game that kept the fans in suspense. The match was played at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes and at half time the score was 0-1 in favour of Atletico. In the 6th minute, Atletico's I. Williams made a brilliant breakthrough, scoring a goal that gave his team an early lead. However, Granada were determined to turn the tide in the second half. In the 55th minute, luck seemed to favour them, but by an unfortunate coincidence, Granada's I. Ruiz de Galarreta accidentally scored an own goal, levelling the score at 1-1. Both teams made crucial substitutions to increase their chances of victory. O. de Marcos and G. Guruseta came on for Atletico in the 67th minute to give the players fresh energy and new attacking options. Granada CF responded with two substitutions, bringing on G. Villar and L. Boye to energise their squad. The game became increasingly heated and players from both teams received yellow cards.
In the 78th minute, Atletico's N. Williams received a yellow card, which increased the tension on the pitch. Granada CF also made substitutions, replacing G. Villar with N. Petrovic and L. Boye with J. Callejon. In the final minutes of the match, both teams made another change in the line-ups, trying to find the winning goal. In the 80th minute, Athletic replaced I. Ruiz de Galarreta with A. Herrera. Herrera, and I. Williams for A. Berenguer. Granada made the last substitution in the 88th minute, releasing S. Ruiz instead of A. Puertas. In the final minutes of the match, Atletico's J. Berchiche received a yellow card, which added to the drama of the game. Granada CF also made their third and final substitution, replacing S. Ruiz with A. Puertas. Despite the intense play of both teams, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both Granada and Athletic showed their skill and determination, which led to an exciting match that delighted the spectators. This match was a testament to the quality of football in La Liga and the competitiveness of Granada and Athletic. It showcased the talent of the players and the excitement that the league constantly generates. Fans can now look forward to future matches of the season as both teams continue to battle for glory in one of the most prestigious leagues in the world.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Celta vs Granada, Athletic vs Atletico.
| Granada | Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 1 | Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Blocked punches | 1 |
| 1 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 2 |
| 0 | Offences | 2 |
| 0 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 38% | Ball possession | 62% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 62 | Total assists | 99 |
| 52 | Accurate assists | 83 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |