Bilbao Athletic and Villarreal played out a thrilling draw in their La Liga clash on Sunday afternoon, with the teams splitting points at Estadio Mendizanet.
The match saw both sides create plenty of chances, but it was Bilbao who managed to take the lead through a goal from Iñaki Williams just before half-time. However, Villarreal fought back well and equalized through a goal from Paco Alcacer shortly after the restart.
Both teams created plenty of opportunities in the second half, but it was a tight game until the final whistle. In the end, Bilbao Athletic held on for a point, while Villarreal's hopes of picking up all three points were dashed.
The draw means that both teams remain in the running for a place in Europe next season, although there is still plenty of competition in the top six of the table. It was a tough test for both sides, with each team showing good fight throughout.
Overall, it was a closely contested match that ended in a draw, and one that will be remembered by fans of both teams as a classic encounter. Both sides have shown they are capable of competing at the highest level, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in future matches.