Athletic de Bilbao

2.96

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  Iraizoz

  Bar the odd snapshot, the Basque goalkeeper was relatively untroubled in his goal.

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  2.50

  Jon Aurtenetxe Borde

  Much like Iraizoz, the supremacy of his side's attackers meant he was in for a comfortable evening. A job well done.

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  3.00

  Amorebieta

  Was commanding and solid as ever at the back, the centre-back was dominant in the air and was powerful in the tackle.

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  2.50

  Andoni Iraola

  Did not put a foot wrong at right-back but his team-mates stole the limelight. Solid showing.

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  3.00

  Iturraspe

  Tenacious in his approach, he played an important role in ensuring his side won the midfield battle. Impressive engine.

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  3.50

  Susaeta

  A triumphant start to the match fizzled out towards the end of the tie, but nevertheless he was a far cry from his first-leg showing and scored a vital first goal to get the ball rolling, while he gave Insua a tough time.

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  3.50

  Ander Herrera

  Powerhouse display from the midfielder, who called the shots in the middle of the park and broke up counterattacks at will. A hugely important figure for his team.

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  3.00

  Javi Martínez

  The incoming Spain midfielder was tireless in his approach and covered every inch of ground. Disciplined at the back and was not afraid to support his team-mates.

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  4.00

  Fernando Llorente Torres Top of the Match

  The striker rose to the occasion and played the role of No. 9 to perfection against Sporting. Two assists, including a world-class pullback to gift Ibai the second goal, and a clinical finish to win the tie for his team. Magnificent display.

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  Muniain

  Assisted the opening goal with a cross and did not stop running for the entire 90 minutes. Also showed a tendency to win the ball back.

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  3.50

  Ibai Gómez

  The young midfielder returned to the lineup against Sporting and put in a fantastic shift. His electric movement and footwork gave birth to a goal, and constantly caught the eye.

Substitutions

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  Borja Ekiza

  Came on with minutes to spare at the death.

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  2.50

  Toquero

  Late cameo from the striker.

Sporting CP

2.75

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  3.00

  Rui Patricio

  Made a number of key saves for his side, but couldn't do anything about the three strikes that were conceded.

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  3.00

  Polga

  Struggled with the physicality and power of Llorente in the first half, not to mention the movement of Bilbao's supporting trident.

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  2.50

  João Pereira

  Much like the first leg, the full-back zipped up and down the right flank with great purpose. However, his impact died down as the game progressed.

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  3.50

  Emiliano Insúa

  As a support player he could not be faulted, with an audacious free kick from distance hitting the post, but many of Bilbao's attacks came via the left-hand side.

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  Xandão Flop of the Match

  Similar to his partner in defence, he was found wanting on more than one occasion but made the odd intervention, including an important one to deny Llorente from close range.

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  2.50

  Stijn Schaars

  Worked hard in the middle of the park and remained disciplined without offering much in an attacking sense.

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  3.50

  Diego Capel

  Arguably Sporting's most threatening outlet, the winger looked to cause the hosts' defence problems with his dribbling and creativity. Sadly his team-mates were not on his wavelength for most part.

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  2.50

  M. Fernández

  The Chilean was ineffective in the first half and promptly replaced during the interval for Carrico. Hugely underwhelming performance.

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  2.50

  Bruno Pereirinha

  Did not have much luck against Aurtenetxe and was soon subbed off for Jeffren in the second half.

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  3.00

  André Martins

  Enterprising on the ball, but unfortunately he saw less and less of it as the match wore on.

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  3.00

  Ricky van Wolfswinkel

  Was again guilty of dropping too deep to trouble Bilbao, but still his goal displayed his attacking midfielder's instinct, arriving late in the box.

Substitutions

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  Daniel Carrico

  Came on to act as a shield in the middle of the park, but saw most of the match played around him.

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  2.50

  Jeffrén Suárez

  Was isolated out on the flank and failed to provide much of an outlet on the wing.

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  2.00

  A. Carrillo

  Late cameo from the flying winger.