Liga: Bilbao overturns the Rayo Vallecano and consolidates its 4th place

Athletic Club vs Rayo Vallecano: A Tactical Analysis

Introduction The clash between Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano has garnered significant attention in La Liga, marking a pivotal moment for both clubs as they compete for valuable points in the Spanish football league. With contrasting histories and styles of play, this rivalry stands out amid the ongoing season, drawing in fans eager to see how these teams measure up both tactically and in terms of current form. Current Form and Performance As …

A Sancet double made the Athletic take off from the Rayo Vallecano to win by 3-1 this past Sunday. With this home win, they have made it closer to the standings for the next Champions League before the duel back in Europa League in front of the Rangers. The star of the match, as we mentioned, was Oihan Sancet, who had not marked since the controversy for his supposed accident so commented and who responded with a doublet and two dedicated celebr…

Athletic got a boost last night at San Mamés to face the return leg against Rangers from Glasgow on Thursday. Despite losing in the match against Rayo Vallecano, the red-and-whites managed to turn the result around. Coach Valverde started the match with a fresh team. In fact, with a view to the European fixture, he kept the main players in reserve to give them a rest: he changed nine players compared to the team that played in Scotland. This had…

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The fight for fourth place, the last entry to the Champions League, was one of the highlights of the 31st round, with the Bilbao and Seville games involving the fourth to sixth place finishers, namely Athletic, Villareal and Betis. In Bilbao, Rayo Vallecano was ahead, in the 31st minute, with the goal of the Senegalese Pathé Ciss, a former Famalicão player. In the second half, Athletic's efforts were rewarded, with the tie winning the penalty pe…

The Athletic Club has won for 3-1 the Rayo Vallecano in San Mamés after going back in the second part with two goals of Oihan Sancet, one of penalty, and another of Nico Williams the both scored in the first half by Pathe Ciss.Continue reading...