Athletic Club 1-0 Real Oviedo: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Athletic Club 1-0 Real Oviedo in the La Liga on Sunday, 09 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Athletic Club secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Oviedo at home, a result that breaks their recent run of two consecutive losses. The match’s decisive moment came early with Nico Williams scoring in the 25th minute, assisted by Aymeric Laporte, which proved to be the only goal of the game. This win was not entirely surprising given Athletic Club’s home advantage, though it was crucial in halting their losing streak. Real Oviedo, struggling at the bottom of the league, failed to capitalise on their slightly higher possession, extending their winless run to four matches.

The game’s flow was influenced by tactical substitutions from both sides, with Athletic Club making five changes throughout the match, possibly to maintain their lead and control. Real Oviedo also made five substitutions, perhaps in an attempt to find an equaliser, but to no avail. Nico Williams’ goal was the standout moment, showcasing his importance to the team, while Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta’s yellow card was a minor blemish on an otherwise disciplined performance from Athletic Club.

Athletic Club, despite having less possession at 48% compared to Real Oviedo’s 52%, managed to secure the win through effective use of their opportunities. They earned more corners, with seven to Real Oviedo’s four, indicating a more threatening presence in the final third. Both teams had a similar number of successful dribbles, with Athletic Club at 63% and Real Oviedo at 67%, suggesting a balanced midfield battle. The single yellow card each team received reflects a game that, while competitive, remained largely disciplined.

The match’s pivotal moment was Nico Williams’ goal in the 25th minute, assisted by Aymeric Laporte, which ultimately decided the game. This early strike set the tone for Athletic Club’s defensive approach for the remainder of the match. Both teams received a yellow card each, with Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta cautioned for Athletic Club and Aarón Escandell for Real Oviedo, indicating moments of tension but no major disciplinary issues. The game saw a total of ten substitutions, five from each side, as both teams looked to influence the outcome in the latter stages.

Athletic Club deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Unai Simón in goal and a backline of Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, and Yuri Berchiche. The midfield was anchored by Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Mikel Jauregizar, with Álex Berenguer, Selton Sánchez, and Nico Williams supporting striker Gorka Guruzeta. This setup allowed for a solid defensive structure while enabling quick transitions, which was evident in their ability to score early and maintain the lead.

Real Oviedo lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Aarón Escandell between the posts and a defence consisting of Nacho Vidal, David Costas, David Carmo, and Javi López. The midfield duo of Leander Dendoncker and Santiago Colombatto provided stability, while Federico Viñas, Alberto Reina, Ilyas Chaira, and Salomón Rondón aimed to create scoring opportunities. Despite their efforts, the formation struggled to break down Athletic Club’s defence, resulting in a lack of goal-scoring threat.

Nico Williams was named Bwin’s Man of the Match for his decisive contribution to Athletic Club’s victory. Scoring the only goal of the game in the 25th minute, assisted by Aymeric Laporte, Williams demonstrated his clinical finishing and importance to the team’s attacking play. His performance was crucial in securing the three points and breaking Athletic Club’s losing streak.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Real Oviedo (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Real Sociedad (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Getafe (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Osasuna (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Girona (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Espanyol (H)

Currently 7th in the league with 17 points, Athletic Club will face 2nd-placed FC Barcelona, who have 28 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:15.

Currently 20th in the league with 8 points, Real Oviedo will face 12th-placed Rayo Vallecano, who have 15 points, on November 23, 2025 at 13:00.

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