Two top teams clashed in a gripping finish between the Basque side and Madrid after a tense 90 minutes.
Athletic Club Bilbao and Getafe shared the spoils at the Nuevo San Mamés on the seventh matchday of LaLiga 2023/24. Valverde aimed to keep the winning habit alive, while Getafe arrived after a loss to Real Sociedad in Anoeta. The match swung back and forth, ending with a 2-2 draw as the Lions could not hold on. Yuri opened the scoring for Bilbao, but a red card to Iñaki Williams just before halftime shifted momentum. Gastón Álvarez leveled after the restart, and Williams then restored Athletic’s lead before Latasa equalized late on.
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Getafe reacted quickly after the break, drawing level through Gastón Álvarez with a header following a corner, aided by Williams. Athletic did not crumble, instead pressing on to answer a Getafe side that had grown more compact on defense. Williams again found the net with a superb left-foot shot to put Athletic ahead on the scoreboard.
Fatigue began to tell on Valverde’s squad while Bordalás shifted the focus to the flanks to favor aerial duels. Latasa delivered a dangerous cross from Carmona and connected with a strong header to restore parity. The closing minutes were tense, filled with interruptions and cautions, and the teams could not settle the outcome before the final whistle.
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Bordalás addressed Iñaki Williams in a postmatch press session, dismissing his remarks as opportunistic and misplaced. The coach noted that Williams had said something serious, reflecting the friction from a hard fought clash.
Bordalás responds to Iñaki Williams:
They are opportunistic, disproportionate and misplaced words.
What Iñaki Williams has to say is the insult he said to me, I think it’s serious.
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JoNaki Williams, after the game, offered a sharper assessment, suggesting that time should not stand still as he refrained from blaming Bordalás while noting that everyone in La Liga understands the opponent’s approach.
Late in the game a small dispute flared near the Getafe bench. Bordalás was sent off after a scuffle involving Athletic players and staff, leading to a heated moment on the sidelines.
83′ LATASA breaks through and scores with a precise header after a cross from Carmona on the right. The equalizer arrives after Getafe failed to clear the danger at a critical moment.
62′ WILLIAMS seals a spectacular strike. With the game slipping away, the Athletic forward unleashed a left-footed shot that found the top corner past Soria to put Bilbao ahead again.
51′ ÁLVAREZ levels for Getafe. A corner finds the Uruguayan defender advancing into the mix, and his header deflects off Williams before dipping into the goal.
45′ + 1′ Sancet receives a red card following a clash with Diego Rico. The Athletic midfielder lifts his leg and makes contact with the ball late, earning his dismissal from the referee’s view.
6′ GOAL Yuri with a powerful left-footed shot from a well-worked free kick catches Soria off guard, opening the scoring. A fast combination sets the stage for a dramatic half-hour of play.
Athletic XI included Unai Simón in goal, with De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, and Yuri in the line behind him. Vesga and Herrera controlled the middle, while Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Berenguer, and Guruzeta supported the attack.
Getafe lined up with Soria in goal, Iglesias, Duarte, Gastón, and Rico in defense, and a midfield trio of Aleñá, Arambarri, Maksimovic, and Angileri. Greenwood and Mayoral led the line for the visitors.
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