Athletic Club 1–2 Villarreal • La Liga • Round 31 • 12 April 2026 Villarreal picked up a convincing 2–1 victory over Athletic Club in La Liga. Villarreal scored through S. Cardona (26'), A. Gonzalez (45'), while Athletic Club replied with a goal from G. Guruzeta (84'). There were 5 yellow cards in the match. Villarreal's [MOTM:Sergi Cardona:sergi-cardona-70500] was the standout performer, earning a match rating of 8.5. Athletic Club created the majority of chances with 18 attempts but were wasteful in front of goal, managing only 6 on target. Athletic Club had a clear edge in possession, holding 61% to Villarreal's 39%. Athletic Club also dominated set pieces, winning 14 corners to their opponents' 3. The defeat leaves Athletic Club in 11th place in La Liga on 38 points, while the win keeps Villarreal firmly in the title race at 3rd in La Liga on 61 points.