Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal drew 1-1 in their Spanish La Liga match on Saturday, with both teams earning three points.
The game was played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid and featured two strong sides looking to secure a point against each other. Athletic Bilbao came into the match as favorites, having won their previous two matches and having been leading the league for much of the season.
Villarreal, meanwhile, had been struggling with injuries and form, but they were still able to put up a fight against their rivals. The game started off evenly, with both teams creating chances throughout the first half.
In the 27th minute, Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper saved a penalty from Villarreal's substitute forward, which kept the score level at 0-0. However, in the 54th minute, Villarreal found the back of the net when a corner kick was headed home by a player who had been substituted earlier in the game.
Despite this goal, Athletic Bilbao managed to hold onto the lead until the final whistle, with a well-executed save from their goalkeeper stopping a potential equalizer from coming in the dying moments of the match.
With the draw, both teams remain in third place in the table, just one point behind leaders Real Madrid. The match also marked the end of a long wait for Athletic Bilbao to win a league game in recent weeks, after a string of losses that saw them slip down the table.
Overall, it was a hard-fought match between two top clubs, with both teams displaying some impressive performances. While neither team could come away with a victory, the fact that both earned points means that they will continue to be contenders for the title next season.