Match Report
The table read 2nd (Athletic Club, 19 pts) against 15th (Roma, 12 pts), 7 points apart. Against a league average of 1.42 goals per team per game, Athletic Club ran at 1.88 scored and 0.88 conceded, Roma at 1.25 and 0.75.
Roma entered with six wins in a row, having scored in 12 consecutive games. Over the last five, Athletic Club had taken 5 of 15 points to Roma's 15.
San Mamés Barria staged the fixture, a ground that holds 53,289. On the scoreboard, Athletic Club led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Athletic Club: Nico Williams (45'), Yuri Berchiche (68'), Nico Williams (82') · Roma: Leandro Paredes (90')
Key stats
Possession: Athletic Club 70% · Roma 30% · Total shots: 22-5 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 9-2