La Liga: Athletic Club 1-1 Elche — Highlights, 12 September 2026

Athletic Club vs Elche (1 - 1): match review

Athletic Club and Elche drew 1-1 at San Mames Stadium in La Liga on 12 September 2026.

Facundo Buonanotte put Elche ahead from the penalty spot in the 50th minute. Athletic Club equalised in the 79th minute through Iñaki Williams. The home side finished with 67% possession, compared with Elche's 33%, and recorded a 2.42-0.84 advantage in xG. Athletic Club also led 3-1 in shots and 7-1 in corners. Elche's goalkeeper made two saves, while Athletic Club's goalkeeper made none. Federico Redondo and Abiel Alessio Osorio were booked for Elche. Álex Berenguer and Beñat Gerenabarrena received yellow cards for Athletic Club in the 81st minute. Both teams ended with three yellow cards and no red cards. The result left the sides level after Elche's second-half lead and Athletic Club's late response.

Interesting fact: All three of Athletic Club's yellow cards were recorded, with two of them arriving in the 81st minute.