Slavia Praha 0-0 Athletic Club: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Slavia Praha 0-0 Athletic Club in the Champions League on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Slavia Praha and Athletic Club unfolded as a tightly contested affair, with both sides showing discipline in defence from the outset. Early yellow cards disrupted the flow, as Lukáš Provod was booked for Slavia in the 15th minute, followed by Gorka Guruzeta for Athletic in the 19th, and Tomáš Chorý for Slavia at 40 minutes. Neither team managed to break the deadlock in the first half, with possession evenly split and few clear chances created.

The second half saw a flurry of substitutions around the 55th and 57th minutes, as Slavia introduced T. Holes, V. Kusej, and J. Boril, while Athletic brought on N. Williams and S. Sanchez. Further changes followed, including Athletic’s M. Jauregizar at 64 minutes and additional swaps at 79 minutes for both teams, but these failed to ignite a breakthrough. The game ended goalless, with late yellow cards to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta in first-half stoppage time and Aitor Paredes at 85 minutes underscoring the physical battle without altering the 0-0 scoreline.

Slavia Praha edged possession with 52% compared to Athletic Club’s 48%, allowing them slight control in midfield, though this did not translate into dominance given Athletic’s higher corner count of 5 to 2, which highlighted their threat from set pieces. Successful dribbles were nearly even at 38 for Slavia and 36 for Athletic, reflecting balanced individual battles, while the card tally—2 yellows for Slavia and 3 for Athletic—pointed to a feisty encounter that limited attacking fluency without any reds to shift the dynamics. Substitutions played a role in maintaining energy, with Slavia using 4 (T. Holes replacing D. Doudera, V. Kusej replacing Y. Sanyang, J. Boril replacing Y. Mbodji at 55’, and M. Chytil replacing C. Zafeiris at 79’) and Athletic deploying 5 (N. Williams replacing A. Berenguer, S. Sanchez replacing O. Sancet at 57’, M. Jauregizar replacing I. Ruiz de Galarreta at 64’, I. Lekue replacing J. Areso, and U. Gomez replacing G. Guruzeta at 79’), yet these changes could not unlock the defences in a match devoid of goals, penalties, or assists.

The game’s tension built early with yellow cards shaping a cautious approach: Lukáš Provod’s booking at 15’ for Slavia and Gorka Guruzeta’s at 19’ for Athletic set a physical tone, compounded by Tomáš Chorý’s caution at 40’ and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta’s in stoppage time. A triple substitution for Slavia at 55’—T. Holes replacing D. Doudera, V. Kusej replacing Y. Sanyang, and J. Boril replacing Y. Mbodji—aimed to inject fresh legs, while Athletic responded at 57’ with N. Williams replacing A. Berenguer and S. Sanchez replacing O. Sancet, followed by M. Jauregizar for I. Ruiz de Galarreta at 64’. Late adjustments at 79’ saw Slavia’s M. Chytil replace C. Zafeiris and Athletic bring on I. Lekue for J. Areso plus U. Gomez for G. Guruzeta, but Aitor Paredes’ yellow at 85’ was the final notable incident in a stalemate defined by defensive resilience over attacking spark.

Slavia Praha lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on a solid defensive base to contain Athletic’s threats, with midfield partnerships providing the platform for controlled possession play.

Athletic Club adopted a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on compact defending and quick transitions, where central midfield roles were key in matching Slavia’s energy across the pitch.

In a goalless draw marked by defensive solidity, the Man of the Match goes to Slavia Praha’s Lukáš Provod, whose midfield presence helped maintain balance despite his early yellow card, contributing to their slight possession edge and overall resilience.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Arsenal (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Atalanta (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Inter (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Bodø / Glimt (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Slavia Praha (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Qarabağ (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (H)

Slavia Praha will look to build on this hard-fought point, maintaining their defensive form as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the league, with the draw offering a foundation for consistency.

Athletic Club can take positives from their corner dominance and away resilience in this 0-0 result, setting them up to push for wins in their next fixtures as they aim to climb the standings.

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