Athletic Bilbao dominated possession at San Mames, racking up 18 shots and pressing hard throughout, but Sevilla's clinical finishing proved the difference in a 1-3 defeat. The visitors went ahead before half-time and never looked back, with Oso pulling the strings in midfield and earning man of the match honours. Despite 10 corners and 8 shots on target, Bilbao couldn't find the breakthrough they needed, and Sevilla's ruthless efficiency in front of goal made them pay. It's a tough pill to swallow for Bilbao, who had all the territory but couldn't convert it into points. Sevilla, meanwhile, showed exactly why you don't need to do much when you've got the quality to hurt teams on the counter. Three points on the road in La Liga doesn't come easy, and García's side will be pleased to take the win and run.
The Matchup
Athletic Bilbao 1-3 Sevilla was the final score at San Mames, in a game where Sevilla did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 65% in favour of Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 18 attempts from Athletic Bilbao against 7 from Sevilla over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Sevilla, and Athletic Bilbao pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11' | Athletic Bilbao | Yuri Berchiche | 0-0 | |
| 15' | Sevilla | Goal — Oso | 0-1 | |
| 22' | Sevilla | Peque Fernández | 0-1 | |
| 25' | Athletic Bilbao | Gorka Guruzeta | 0-1 | |
| 25' | Sevilla | Miguel Sierra | 0-1 | |
| 39' | Sevilla | Jon Guridi | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Sevilla | Substitution — Peque on, N. Guillen off | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Sevilla | Substitution — M. Sierra on, C. Ejuke off | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Sevilla | Substitution — J. Guridi on, I. Romero off | 0-1 | |
| 50' | Sevilla | Goal — C. Ejuke (assist: I. Romero) | 0-2 | |
| 57' | Sevilla | Goal — I. Romero (assist: Oso) | 0-3 | |
| 58' | Athletic Bilbao | Substitution — J. Areso on, A. Laporte off | 0-3 | |
| 58' | Athletic Bilbao | Substitution — I. Williams on, N. Williams off | 0-3 | |
| 58' | Athletic Bilbao | Substitution — G. Guruzeta on, M. Sannadi off | 0-3 | |
| 68' | Sevilla | Substitution — A. Sangante on, J. A. Carmona off | 0-3 | |
| 70' | Athletic Bilbao | Goal — A. Paredes (assist: Y. Alvarez) | 1-3 | |
| 74' | Athletic Bilbao | Substitution — A. Paredes on, H. Rincon off | 1-3 | |
| 78' | Sevilla | Substitution — Oso on, J. Diaz off | 1-3 | |
| 83' | Athletic Bilbao | Substitution — B. Gerenabarrena on, I. Ruiz de Galarreta off | 1-3 | |
| 86' | Athletic Bilbao | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta | 1-3 | |
| 90+3' | Sevilla | Nico Guillén | 1-3 | |
| 90' | Sevilla | Isaac Romero | 1-3 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Lineups
Looking Ahead
Athletic Bilbao does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Barcelona, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao going to play at 27 August 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.
Sevilla, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Atletico Madrid, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid going to play at 29 August 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.