Athletic Club vs Elche Highlights and Match Report

La Liga

8:00 PMFebruary 20, 2026

Regular Season - 25

Athletic Club

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(0 - 0)

Elche

San Mamés

Referee: Alejandro Hernandez, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Elche

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

46%

54%

3.19

Expected goals (xG)

0.82

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

18

Total shots

2

8

Shots on target

2

4

Shots off target

0

6

Blocked shots

0

14

Shots inside box

1

4

Shots outside box

1

4

Corner kicks

1

3

Offsides

2

Passing

351

Total passes

442

264 (75%)

Accurate passes

337 (76%)

Discipline

18

Fouls

9

3

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

6

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Lineup

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G U. Simon 6.6

17 D Y. Berchiche 64' 8.3

14 D A. Laporte 7.2

3 D D. Vivian 7.0

15 D I. Lekue 67' Tripping 5.6

30 M A. Rego 6.7

16 M I. Ruiz de Galarreta 7.5

9 M I. Williams (C) 6.6

8 M O. Sancet 6.3

20 M U. Gomez 55' Foul 6.2

11 F G. Guruzeta 64' 89' 7.5

Substitutes

49 M E. Garcia 90+1' Roughing 70' Replaced by U. Gomez 6.3

47 D I. Monreal

44 M S. Sanchez

25 F Izeta 80' Replaced by I. Williams 6.5

23 M R. Navarro 75' Replaced by O. Sancet 6.7

22 F N. Serrano

19 D A. Boiro

12 D J. Areso 81' Replaced by I. Lekue 6.9

6 M M. Vesga 70' Replaced by A. Rego 6.7

4 D A. Paredes

2 D A. Gorosabel

27 G A. Padilla

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

Elche

3-1-4-2

1 G M. Dituro 8.6

6 D P. Bigas (C) 88' Foul 6.3

23 D V. Chust 6.9

21 D L. Petrot 6.7

8 M M. Aguado 6.9

11 M G. Valera 7.3

14 M A. Febas 11' Tripping 6.3

24 L. Cepeda 45+1' Unsportsmanlike conduct

15 M Tete Morente 6.3

9 F Andre Silva 68' 7.3

20 F A. Rodriguez 7.2

Substitutes

42 D Buba Sangare 74' Replaced by Tete Morente 6.2

32 F A. Boayar 90+3' Replaced by P. Bigas

22 D D. Affengruber 75' Replaced by L. Petrot 6.7

18 D J. Donald

17 M Josan

16 M M. Neto

12 M G. Villar

10 F R. Mir 75' Replaced by A. Rodriguez 6.3

7 F Y. Santiago

5 M F. Redondo Solari

3 D A. Pedrosa 81' Replaced by G. Valera 6.2

13 G I. Pena

Coach

Eder Sarabia

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	28	23	1	4	77-28	49	70	L 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona W 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona W 15 March: Barcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla
2	Real Madrid	28	21	3	4	60-24	36	66	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad L 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
3	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
4	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	28	11	11	6	43-35	8	44	W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis D 15 March: Real Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo
6	Celta Vigo	28	10	11	7	38-31	7	41	D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid D 15 March: Real Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo
7	Real Sociedad	28	10	8	10	43-42	1	38	L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 15 March: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna
8	Espanyol	28	10	7	11	35-42	-7	37	D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo L 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo L 15 March: Mallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol
9	Getafe	28	10	5	13	23-30	-7	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	28	9	7	12	33-35	-2	34	D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca L 15 March: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna
12	Girona	28	8	10	10	31-43	-12	34	W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
13	Valencia	28	8	8	12	30-42	-12	32	W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia
14	Sevilla	28	8	7	13	37-47	-10	31	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano L 15 March: Barcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla
15	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W No match found D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club D No match found W No match found D 16 March: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante
16	Mallorca	28	7	7	14	33-45	-12	28	L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca W 15 March: Mallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol
17	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
18	Elche	28	5	11	12	36-45	-9	26	D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol L 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante L No match found W No match found D 16 March: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante
20	Oviedo	28	4	9	15	18-44	-26	21	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Gorka Guruzeta netted a crucial late penalty, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for Athletic Club against Elche at San Mamés.

Athletic Club secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Elche at the Estadio de San Mamés. Forward Gorka Guruzeta emerged as the hero, scoring a dramatic late penalty to seal all three points.

The hosts, Athletic Club, entered the match ninth in La Liga, aiming for European qualification. Elche, in 16th position, desperately sought points to avoid the relegation zone.

The first half saw Athletic Club dominate possession and create chances. Elche displayed a disciplined defensive setup, largely limiting opportunities. Elche defender A. Febas received an early yellow card in the 11th minute.

Athletic pressed relentlessly, registering more shots. Elche goalkeeper Matías Dituro proved vital, making crucial saves. Elche’s L. Cepeda also saw yellow in first-half stoppage time.

The break offered Athletic a chance to recalibrate their approach against a stubborn Elche defense. Manager Ernesto Valverde would have pushed for greater penetration.

The second half began with continued Athletic pressure. The deadlock finally broke in the 64th minute. Gorka Guruzeta finished a well-worked move, assisted by Yuri Berchiche, sending the home crowd wild.

Elche responded immediately. Just four minutes later, in the 68th minute, Andre Silva calmly converted a penalty to draw the visitors level, silencing the San Mamés faithful.

With the match heading towards a draw, Athletic pushed hard for a winner. The crucial moment arrived in the 89th minute. Elche’s P. Bigas fouled in the box, conceding a decisive penalty.

Gorka Guruzeta stepped up confidently. He clinically dispatched his second goal of the night, securing a dramatic late lead for Athletic Club.

Athletic Club’s attacking superiority was clear, with an xG of 3.19 compared to Elche’s 0.82. The hosts unleashed 18 shots (8 on target), but faced a heroic Matías Dituro who made 6 saves. Elche only managed 2 shots.

This dramatic victory allows Athletic Club to consolidate their position in La Liga. For Elche, the late concession leaves them disheartened and deeper in the fight to avoid relegation.