Athletic Bilbao attaches great importance to Espanyol.

Before the game, Athletic Bilbao head coach Valverde praised Espanyol for having made qualitative changes this season and being a strong contender for European qualifications. Zhao Yang and Asensio have the ability to determine the direction of the game. If they are on the court at the same time, Espanyol will become difficult to deal with.

Regarding this game, Valverde said that anyone has the possibility of winning, and the final result depends on the on-the-spot performance.

When the reporter asked how Athletic Bilbao would defend Zhao Yang and Asensio, Valverde said that he would definitely regard defending these two people as the top priority, but God cannot guarantee whether they can defend them.

Athletic Bilbao's home court, San Mames Stadium is the famous Hell Stadium in La Liga.

Not to mention Espanyol, even Barcelona and Real Madrid cannot guarantee that they will escape unscathed here.

Espanyol head coach Serbia said before the game: "Although Athletic Bilbao starts in an average state, they are very strong and have home advantage, so this game will definitely be a tough battle."

When talking about the game against Athletic Bilbao, Zhao Yang said: "Athletic Bilbao is definitely the most special team in La Liga. They have no foreign players, which damages their strength and makes them more united. It is definitely more difficult to deal with at their home court, but I still hope that we can beat them at the San Mames Stadium."

Zhao Yang is very yearning for the San Mames Stadium.

In addition to his desire to conquer this home court of hell, Zhao Yang also hopes to sign in with his skills in Saint Mames.

Although the San Mames Stadium was flipped five years ago, Athletic Bilbao has a long history and impressive record. Zhao Yang believes that the new San Mames Stadium should not lack the scope.

On the morning of the game, Espanyol resisted Bilbao and held a pre-match meeting in the hotel. After a short rest, they rushed to San Mames Stadium to adapt to the venue.

When he walked into the stadium, Zhao Yang felt a chill because the sign-in system did not respond at all.

It seems that after the stadium was knocked down and the ball was newly built, the ball also disappeared.

Zhao Yang was very disappointed that a court of such an ancient one must have a deep ball connotation. He could have signed a good skill, but now it is a waste.

In addition to Espanyol fans, there were also many Athletic Bilbao fans.

Obviously, these Bilbao economic fans have bad intentions and are here to demonstrate to the Espanyol.

During the Espanyol training, these Bilbao fans kept booing, and kept holding Zhao Yang's name and shouting yellow-skinned monkeys, trying to anger Zhao Yang.

Zhao Yang was not a wooden sculpture, so of course he was very angry, but he understood the intentions of these Bilbao fans. Even though he was angry, Zhao Yang was not confused and scolded these fans. He decided to settle the account on Athletic Bilbao.

The current Espanyol team has a very high rating in China, almost catching up with the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. In order to facilitate Chinese fans to watch, the Spanish Football Association took the initiative to adjust the time to 7 o'clock in the evening.

This is China's prime time, but the effect is also very good. According to media forecasts, the number of fans watching this game may exceed 100 million.

Athletic Bilbao regards Espanyol as the main opponent in the European competition, and this game has also made targeted arrangements.

Goalkeepers: Elesos; four defenders: DeMax, Laporte, Echeta, Barenziaga; double midfielders Gulpegg, Beniat; three midfielders: Williams, Raul Garcia, San Jose; single forward veteran Aduris.

Turn the regular 442 formation into 4231, and put two midfielders in the front to prevent Zhao Yang and Asensio from breaking through.

When attacking, both full-backs and three midfielders can participate. It can be said that this is another balance.

Espanyol's starter and only changed one midfielder Diop in the last game, nothing else changed.

The Spanish's tactical style is almost clear, and the variable is that Zhao Yang and Asensio. Their personal abilities can change the trend of the game.

Athletic Bilbao has been in very good shape recently, winning four games in five games, and their opponent Espanyol has also made a good record, which can be said to be a match against the ball, so it has attracted a large number of fans to watch.

At the beginning of the game, the San Mames Stadium was almost full.

After the opening, Athletic Bilbao launched a fierce attack on Espanyol amid the cheers of nearly 50,000 home team fans.

In the second minute of the game, Bilbao's midfielder Beniat rushed to the frontcourt. When he received the ball and wanted to shoot, he was dragged down by Espanyol captain Sanchez and got a chance to have a direct free kick.

Veteran Adulis took the penalty, and the free kick he shot was too low and hit the wall and bounced out.

Zhao Yang was quick-witted and rushed over, and kicked the ball to captain Sanchez.

Sanchez stopped the ball and wanted to organize the attack, but was kicked down by Raul Garcia.

Espanyol won a free kick from the backcourt.

Sanchez wanted to send a free kick quickly, but was blocked by Raul Garcia and could only pass it to Kesedo in front.

Sanchez's pass was very accurate. Kesedo stuck in the position and wanted to head the ball to Zhao Yang. The defender who was guarding him pressed his shoulder and pushed the ball out.

Fouls against others.

The referee blew a whistle and gave a free kick from the frontcourt.

It is difficult to shoot directly with this free kick. Asensio took the penalty and passed a banana ball to the penalty area. He looked for Zhao Yang's point.

Zhao Yang's opponent did not touch the ball under the control of the opponent, and the ball was taken by goalkeeper Elesos.

Elesos kicked off with a big kick, and the ball was pushed back by the defender and landed in front of Asensio. Asensio received the ball and got rid of the defender. He was about to turn around, but was knocked down by the forward Aduris who returned to defense.

Espanyol won another free kick.

The teammate just passed the ball but didn't get it. Seeing that the distance was closer, Asensio directly shot a curved shot.

The distance was too far, and the ball slowed down when it reached the penalty area and was confiscated by goalkeeper Elesos.

Elesos threw the ball and passed it to defender DeMarcos, and DeMarcos made a long pass to Williams in the front.

Williams turned his back to the goal, raised his foot high, and turned around and entered the penalty area.

Espanyol defender Andia didn't expect Williams to directly pick the ball. When he turned around, Williams had already thrown away his two positions.

In the interceptor's defender, Williams volleyed without waiting for the ball to land, and flew into the net without waiting for the ball to land.

Goalkeeper Lopez did not react at all. After the ball entered, he subconsciously made a save move.

But it was too late.

At the 7th minute and 17th second of the game, Athletic Bilbao forward Williams scored a very beautiful goal, helping Athletic Bilbao lead Espanyol.
Chapter completed!