Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal have drawn 1-1 in their La Liga match at the San Mamés Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The game was a closely contested affair with neither team able to find the net.
The first half saw Athletic Bilbao dominate possession but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances. In contrast, Villarreal had some good opportunities but could not convert them into goals.
In the second half, Athletic Bilbao continued to pressure Villarreal and were rewarded when Gervinho scored his first goal for the club in the 65th minute. However, Villarreal levelled things up soon after when Carlos Bacca equalized from close range.
Both teams shared points in the end as the game ended 1-1. It was a disappointing result for both teams who were hoping to get back to winning ways. The draw also means that both teams remain in the top four of the table, so there is still plenty of football left to play.
Overall, it was a closely contested game between two teams that are both capable of causing surprises. Both sides will be disappointed with the result but will take heart from the fact that they are still in contention for the top four places. The next round of fixtures will provide more opportunities for both teams to show what they can do.