Match finished
22/01/2025 18:30
4 : 1
  • News
    Besiktas
    • Gabriel Paulista is a doubt, while Necip Uysal, Tayyip Sanuc and Emrecan Terzi are ruled out.
    Athletic Bilbao
    • Athletic Club have no injury or suspension concerns here.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+5'
    That's the end of the match.
    90+4'
    Gedson Fernandes (Besiktas) is clearly in an offside position and the linesman raises his flag.
    90+3'
    Alvaro Djalo (Ath Bilbao) sends a long ball in, but Mert Gunok comfortably gathers the ball.
    90+2'
    Goal! Joao Mario (Besiktas) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Julen Agirrezabala into the bottom right corner.
    90+1'
    Joao Mario (Besiktas) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
    90+1'
    Here comes the VAR decision: PENALTY to Besiktas!
    90
    There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
    89'
    Referee Julian Weinberger makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for Besiktas. Let’s see what happens!
    88'
    Semih Kilicsoy (Besiktas) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
    88'
    An attempted cross from Nico Serrano (Ath Bilbao) is cleared.
    87'
    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to substitute Ernest Muci and he is replaced by Onur Bulut (Besiktas).
    87'
    Substitution. Rafa Silva leaves the pitch and is replaced by Cher Ndour (Besiktas).
    86'
    Nico Serrano (Ath Bilbao) finds himself in space on the edge of the box and tries to catch the keeper out, but the shot lacks accuracy and curls well wide of the right post.
    86'
    Nico Serrano (Ath Bilbao) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
    84'
    The fouls committed statistics – 15:14.
    83'
    Mikel Jauregizar (Ath Bilbao) tries to score from mid-range after collecting a rebound, but his shot lacks accuracy and sails high over the bar.
    81'
    Gedson Fernandes (Besiktas) takes the free kick from the edge of the box and fires the ball goalwards. The goalkeeper can stay calm as the shot sails high over the bar.
    81'
    Unai Nunez (Ath Bilbao) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation. Besiktas earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.
    79'
    The game has come to an end for Milot Rashica. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Joao Mario (Besiktas).
    79'
    Ernesto Valverde has decided to make a change. Alvaro Djalo (Ath Bilbao) replaces Alex Berenguer.
    79'
    A substitution has been made. Unai Gomez goes off and Nico Serrano (Ath Bilbao) comes on.
    77'
    GOAL! Milot Rashica finds himself with the ball at his feet in space after a lightning counter attack. He looks and up slides the ball to Rafa Silva (Besiktas), who coolly slots the ball past the keeper from close in. It’s 3:1.
    77'
    Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao) steps up to take a free kick and sends it in, but the opposition's defence is alert and clears the ball to safety.
    76'
    Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov (Besiktas) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Ath Bilbao are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
    75'
    7:7 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. 6:4 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
    74'
    Semih Kilicsoy (Besiktas) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Julian Weinberger who sees an offensive foul.
    72'
    Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Mert Gunok, who smothers the ball.
    71'
    This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Milot Rashica (Besiktas).
    70'
    Semih Kilicsoy (Besiktas) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Besiktas will take a corner kick.
    69'
    Ciro Immobile goes off the pitch and Semih Kilicsoy (Besiktas) comes on.
    69'
    The referee allows time for a substitution. Arthur Masuaku will be replaced by Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov (Besiktas).
    67'
    Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is substituted due to injury. Ernesto Valverde gives a chance to Mikel Vesga (Ath Bilbao).
    67'
    The game is interrupted because of a yellow card that is shown to Milot Rashica (Besiktas).
    66'
    Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
    65'
    Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao) latched on to a cross into the box and headed the ball under the crossbar. A decent header but it lacked power, allowing the goalkeeper to make a comfortable save. Ath Bilbao have a corner.
    63'
    CHANCE! Gorka Guruzeta (Ath Bilbao) goes very close! He gathers a cross inside the box and fires a low shot to the bottom left corner, but Mert Gunok produces an excellent save.
    63'
    Milot Rashica (Besiktas) brings an opponent down and Julian Weinberger interrupts the game.
    62'
    Oscar de Marcos (Ath Bilbao) gets in a good position inside the box and is only inches away from getting on the end of a through ball from the edge of the area. The ball goes out of play and Besiktas will have a goal kick.
    61'
    Ernesto Valverde decides to make a substitution. Nico Williams will be replaced by Inaki Williams (Ath Bilbao).
    61'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Ath Bilbao) will replace Benat Prados Diaz.
    60'
    Goal! Rafa Silva passes the ball to the feet of Milot Rashica (Besiktas), who has an empty net in front of him and has no problems in tapping the ball in. 2:1.
    58'
    Rafa Silva (Besiktas) attempts to find Ciro Immobile with a delicate little through ball from inside the box, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.
    56'
    A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Mert Gunok pulls off a brilliant save. Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.
    55'
    Milot Rashica (Besiktas) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
    54'
    Milot Rashica (Besiktas) fires the ball towards the left side of the goal from close-range, but his shot is blocked by one of the defenders.
    54'
    Aitor Paredes (Ath Bilbao) sends a long ball in, but Mert Gunok comfortably gathers the ball.
    53'
    It looks like Al Musrati (Besiktas) saw red with that tackle. Julian Weinberger won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
    51'
    Rafa Silva (Besiktas) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls the ball and releases it towards the right post. Unfortunately for him, Julen Agirrezabala makes a great save to stop his effort.
    50'
    Oscar de Marcos slings over a decent looking cross towards Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao), who outjumps his marker in the middle of the box but sends a poor header high over the bar.
    50'
    Aitor Paredes (Ath Bilbao) plays a long ball to Nico Williams, but the defence is well organised and manages to get it clear.
    47'
    Jonas Svensson (Besiktas) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Julian Weinberger signals.
    46'
    Rafa Silva (Besiktas) is in a clear offside position and the referee blows his whistle after the linesman raises his flag.
    46'
    Ciro Immobile (Besiktas) collects a great pass inside the box and misses a sitter. His shot was directed towards the left post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a marvellous diving save and denies him.
    46'
    The game restarts for the second half.
    45+3'
    The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
    45+3'
    Julian Weinberger sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
    45+2'
    Wait! The referee has now indicated he wants to check if the goal for Ath Bilbao can stand using VAR.
    45+1'
    Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas) is shown a deserved yellow card for saying too much to the referee.
    45
    1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
    45
    Unai Gomez (Ath Bilbao) creates some space for himself in the penalty area and unleashes an unstoppable volley that goes inside the right post!
    43'
    Unai Gomez (Ath Bilbao) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
    42'
    A long cross from the side is directed to the well-positioned Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao), but the defence gets it clear.
    40'
    Benat Prados Diaz (Ath Bilbao) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out.
    39'
    It could have been a good chance to score! Rafa Silva (Besiktas) fails to release Ernest Muci with a through ball as the defence is alert and clears.
    39'
    Alex Berenguer (Ath Bilbao) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.
    39'
    Julian Weinberger blows the whistle, Felix Uduokhai (Besiktas) is penalised for a foul. Ath Bilbao are awarded the free kick.
    37'
    Ciro Immobile (Besiktas) is cautioned by the referee, who shows him a yellow card.
    35'
    The ball is cleared after Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Besiktas.
    35'
    Besiktas enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
    32'
    Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) attempts to find one of his teammates with a sweet pass into the box, but one of the defending players reacts well and intercepts the effort.
    31'
    Rafa Silva (Besiktas) attempts to release Ciro Immobile with a through ball, but his effort is thwarted by one of the defending players.
    28'
    Poor challenge! Unai Nunez (Ath Bilbao) is penalised for tripping and Julian Weinberger blows his whistle.
    26'
    Ciro Immobile (Besiktas) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.
    25'
    Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Julian Weinberger blows his whistle for a foul.
    24'
    Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
    23'
    Ernest Muci (Besiktas) picks up a pass and hits the ball towards goal, but he can't generate enough power to trouble Julen Agirrezabala.
    23'
    Milot Rashica (Besiktas) works the corner short.
    22'
    Felix Uduokhai (Besiktas) plays a terrific long ball forward to Ciro Immobile, but he can't beat his man and the move breaks down. Good work from Besiktas as they win a corner.
    22'
    The current number of shots on target for both teams is 2:1. Shots on target – 1:0.
    17'
    Goal! Great link up play between Milot Rashica (Besiktas) and Rafa Silva gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the top right corner. 1:0.
    16'
    Aitor Paredes (Ath Bilbao) picks out Unai Gomez with a fine lofted pass, but the latter wasn't able to create some space to get into shooting range.
    14'
    Aitor Paredes (Ath Bilbao) sends a long ball forward to Nico Williams, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball has crossed the sideline. Besiktas are taking a throw-in.
    12'
    A precise low pass is received by Milot Rashica (Besiktas), who makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box, but his poorly placed shot sails well wide of the left post.
    10'
    Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.
    9'
    A neat pass is well received by Rafa Silva (Besiktas), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper makes an incredible save to block his shot.
    8'
    Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) plays a one-two with Alex Berenguer, but the move breaks down.
    7'
    Oscar de Marcos (Ath Bilbao) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Alex Berenguer. The ball goes out of play and Besiktas will have a goal kick.
    6'
    Unai Gomez (Ath Bilbao) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
    5'
    Jonas Svensson (Besiktas) jumps into a tackle and Julian Weinberger signals a foul.
    4'
    The ball rebounds to Yuri Berchiche (Ath Bilbao) and he shoots from distance, but the keeper calmly watches it drift well wide of the right post.
    3'
    Nico Williams (Ath Bilbao) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
    2'
    A player from Besiktas commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
    2'
    Milot Rashica (Besiktas) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
    2'
    Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Besiktas.
    1'
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    Ath Bilbao will kick-off.
    The match will be delayed due to minute of silence.
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