Athletic Club vs RC Celta de Vigo

Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo played out a 1-1 draw at San Mamés on Sunday, a result that felt far more comfortable for the visitors than the statistics suggested. Goalkeeper Ionut Radu was sensational between the sticks for Celta, earning Player of the Match after repelling wave after wave of home pressure. Celta struck early when Williot Swedberg finished smartly in the 4th minute, fed by Ilaix Moriba. Athletic gradually took control, and Iñaki Williams levelled in the 52nd minute after being found by Yuri Berchiche. The afternoon wasn't short of needle — Berchiche and Rueda were booked before the break, Radu was cautioned for time-wasting, and Aymeric Laporte saw yellow late on. Despite 27 shots and an xG of 2.84, Bilbao couldn't find a winner. The point keeps Celta Vigo in sixth and firmly in the European picture with one game to go. For Athletic Bilbao, sitting 12th, the top-six dream is now effectively over.