Who knows what this match would have looked like if Hummels hadn’t received a red card in the 11th minute. This way, San Mames remains open not just for the Europa League final but also for more Athletic matches.In a match that was one of the biggest derbies of this round in the Europa League, we expected an intense battle on both sides, especially considering the result from their first encounter in Rome. And that’s exactly how the first 10 minutes played out. Both teams were testing each other, but without any real chances on either side.However, in the 11th minute, what should have been a routine pass turned into a disaster for Mats Hummels. The experienced defender made a huge mistake, allowing the opposing team to intercept the ball before tripping a player who had a clear path to goal. Clement Turpin, a referee of his caliber, didn’t hesitate for a second and immediately showed the German a straight red card.Red card 🟥 to mat hummels pic.twitter.com/CaPmSkOztd— Austine ✪ (@Austinooffical) March 13, 2025 That moment set the wheels in motion in Athletic’s favor. Following the pressure that came after the red card, Sannadi found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the 21st minute after yet another mistake by a Roma player. However, he reacted poorly and missed the target.Two minutes later, another big chance unfolded. Nico Williams made one of his signature solo runs down the left side, unleashed a powerful shot, but the ball struck the post and bounced back into play. Sannadi had another opportunity when he struck the ball well, but Roma’s goalkeeper managed to keep it out.📸🔴Nico Williams hit the post ❌#UEL pic.twitter.com/4tbnjyfBfg— Austine ✪ (@Austinooffical) March 13, 2025 The only somewhat dangerous moment for the Italian side came when Leandro Paredes delivered a cross from a corner, and Bryan Cristante attempted a header. However, the ball went wide of the goal. The home team had another chance before halftime when a long-range shot was fired, but Mile Svilar remained composed and made the save.Just when it seemed like the first half would end goalless, Nico Williams put the hosts ahead in the 48th minute. After a cross from the left side, the ball somehow found its way to him on the right, and he struck it powerfully into the net. Although the ball deflected off Angelino on its way in, it didn’t matter to the Athletic fans. The goal was credited to the talented forward, marking a crucial breakthrough for his team.45 + 2′ ¡¡NIIIIIIIIIIIICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! ⚽️1-0 I #AthleticRoma #UniqueInTheWorld 🦁 pic.twitter.com/EKae1fo3AN— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) March 13, 2025 In the second half, we saw a more relaxed approach from both sides, with the home team having to drop back a little. Still, in the 48th minute, Inaki Williams had a chance when he attempted a header, but the ball went just wide of the goal.A good opportunity for the visitors came in the 62nd minute when Eldor Shomurodov took a shot from the left flank, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save. Just a minute later, the hosts had another chance, with Alex Berenguer taking a shot, but Mile Svilar once again denied the attempt.However, Svilar couldn’t keep the ball out when Alex Berenguer delivered a deadly cross into the box from a corner. Yuri Berchiche positioned himself perfectly, rising above everyone and calmly heading the ball into the right side of the net, doubling Athletic’s lead.⚽️ GOAL: Yuri Berchiche🇪🇺 Athletic Club 2-0 Romapic.twitter.com/L4j9sy5VrT— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) March 13, 2025 In the 82nd minute we saw a magic made by Nico Williams when he danced through the Roma defence, and then just scored the goal by lob shot.⚽️ GOAL: Nico Williams (2)🇪🇺 Athletic Club 3-0 Roma pic.twitter.com/7wsEO4QbAL— Goals ⚽ (@Goals360hub) March 13, 2025 🚨🇪🇺 GOAL | Athletic Club 3-1 AS Roma | ParedesPAREDES PULLS ONE BACK FOR AS ROMA!pic.twitter.com/3o0kPicwLD— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 13, 2025 To make things even more tense, Gorosabel committed a penalty, which Paredes successfully converted into a goal. To the end of the match, there was chance, so in this way, Athletic Bilbao will be able to enjoy watching the match between Fenerbahce and Rangers while waiting to see who their next opponent will be.UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16Second legThursdayAth. Bilbao – Roma 3-1 (1-0)/Williams 48, 82, Berchiche 68 – Paredes 90+3 pen/Athletic win 4-3 on aggEintr. Frankfurt – Ajax 4-1 (2-0)/Bahoya 7, Gotze 27, 82, Ekitike 67 – Taylor 78/Eintracht win 6-2 on aggLazio – Plzen 1-1 (0-0)/Romagnoli 77 – Sulc 52/Lazio win 3-2 on aggOlympiakos – Bodo 2-1 (0-1)/Yaremchuk 53, 65 – Hogh 36/Bodo win 4-2 on agg23.00: (2.05) Man.Utd. (3.45) Sociedad (4.10)23.00: (1.40) Olympique Lyon (4.60) FCSB (8.00)23.00: (2.85) Rangers (3.70) Fenerbahce (2.45)23.00: (1.48) Tottenham (4.60) AZ Alkmaar (7.50)***odds are subject to change***
