
The League
4:30 p.mMay 2, 2026
Regular season – 34
Mendizorrotza Stadium
Referee: Alejandro Quintero González, Spain


Alaves


Athletic Club
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0.49
Expected Goals (xG)
0.92
-0.89
Prevented goals
-0.89
Passing by
296 (78%)
Accurate passes
318 (82%)
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Substitutes
34
F
Aitor Mañas
9
F
Mariano Diaz
20
M
Caleb Gonçalves
16
d
Ville Koski
27
d
Residence Muñoz
5
d
John Pacheco
3
d
Youssef Enriquez
31
G
Gregory Swiderski
13
G
Raul Fernandez
M
Carles Aleña
M
Ander Guevara
M
Jon Guridi
trainer
Quique Sanchez Flores

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Athletic Club cruised to a 4-2 win at Alavés, with Nico Williams scoring twice to seal a dominant away performance that keeps their European hopes alive.
Athletic Club arrived at the Estadio Mendizorrotza with momentum on their side, occupying tenth place in the League with 41 points from 33 games. Alavés remained in sixteenth position with only 36 points, desperate for points to alleviate their relegation problems. The home team’s recent form showed promise with a record of wins, draws, draws, defeats and wins, but they faced an away team determined to climb the table.
Alavés struck first with Antonio Blanco in the eighth minute. The first goal gave the home crowd hope and suggested a competitive game ahead. However, Athletic Club responded with intensity and control as the half progressed.
Robert Navarro equalized for Athletic Club right after the restart, scoring in the 46th minute to tie the game at 1-1. The away side’s superior possession and passing accuracy began to show their class. Athletic Club controlled the tempo and created the best chances.
Nahuel Tenaglia restored Alavés’ advantage in the 68th minute with a well-marked goal. The home side seemed to have found their rhythm as they took a 2-1 lead. However, Athletic Club refused to panic and quickly turned the tide.
Oihan Sancet equalized in the 74th minute and made it 2-2. The substitute made an impact immediately after entering the pitch. From that moment on, Athletic Club took control of the game.
Nico Williams was decisive in the final stages. The winger scored in the 83rd minute to put Athletic Club ahead 3-2. Williams added his second goal in the 87th minute, sealing a 4-2 win with a clinical finish.
Williams delivered an outstanding performance with an 8.9 rating. The Athletic Club striker created chances for teammates while finding the net twice. His pace and movement troubled the Alavés defense during the second half.
Athletic Club dominated the stats despite the competitive scoreline. The visitors completed 387 passes with 82% accuracy compared to Alavés’ 378 at 78%. Athletic Club had nine shots in total with four on target, while Alavés had seven shots with four on target.
The expected goals told the story of Athletic Club’s superiority. The visitors generated 0.92 xG while Alaves only created 0.49 xG. Athletic Club’s efficiency on conversion occasions proved the difference.
The defeat leaves Alaves in a precarious position near the bottom of the table. Athletic Club’s victory brings them closer to the European classification places. Both teams face crucial games ahead as the season enters its final phase.

