Athletic 2-0 Leganés (19 Sep, 2024) Final Score
Overview
Athletic Club defeated CD Leganés 2-0 in a thrilling La Liga match on September 19, 2024, at the iconic San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The victory marked Athletic's third consecutive win in the league, while Leganés suffered their second consecutive loss.
Match Summary
The first half of the match was evenly contested, with both teams creating chances to score. Athletic came close to breaking the deadlock in the 25th minute when Nico Williams' shot from outside the box was saved by Leganés goalkeeper Dani Jiménez. Leganés also had their chances, with Borja Bastón heading wide from a corner in the 35th minute. The second half started with Athletic taking the initiative, and they were rewarded for their pressure in the 55th minute when Oihan Sancet scored from close range after a cross from Ander Herrera. Athletic continued to dominate the match after the goal, and they doubled their lead in the 75th minute when Nico Williams scored with a low shot from inside the box. Leganés tried to get back into the match, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances, and Athletic held on to secure the victory.
Key Moments
* 25th minute: Nico Williams' shot from outside the box is saved by Dani Jiménez. * 35th minute: Borja Bastón heads wide from a corner. * 55th minute: Oihan Sancet scores from close range after a cross from Ander Herrera. * 75th minute: Nico Williams scores with a low shot from inside the box.
Post-Match Reaction
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde was delighted with his team's performance. "I am very happy with the win," Valverde said. "We played well throughout the match, and we deserved to win." Leganés manager Imanol Idiakez was disappointed with his team's performance. "We didn't play well today," Idiakez said. "We made too many mistakes, and we didn't create enough chances to score."
Conclusion
Athletic Club's victory over Leganés was a well-deserved win. Athletic played well throughout the match, and they were the better team on the day. Leganés will need to improve their performance if they want to avoid relegation this season.
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