Athletic Club and Elche Draw 0-0 in Stalemate at San Mamés
Athletic Club and Elche played to a 0-0 draw at San Mamés, with Elche dominating possession but Athletic creating more chances, including a notable miss by Gorka Guruzeta.
- • The match ended in a goalless draw between Athletic Club and Elche.
- • Elche had 55.8% possession, Athletic Club had 44.2%.
- • Athletic Club had 10 shots with 3 on target; Elche had only 1 shot on target.
- • Gorka Guruzeta missed a key scoring chance for Athletic Club.
Key details
On February 20, 2026, Athletic Club and Elche faced off in a LaLiga EA Sports fixture at San Mamés, ending in a goalless draw. Despite Elche dominating possession with 55.8%, Athletic Club mounted more attacks, registering 10 total shots with 3 on target compared to Elche's single shot on goal. A key moment came when Athletic's Gorka Guruzeta missed a crucial opportunity, shooting over the crossbar in a seemingly straightforward chance.
The match saw Athletic Club with 44.2% possession, an effort that fell short of breaking the deadlock despite the home advantage. Players such as Unai Simón in goal and Iñaki Williams among the forwards featured prominently, under the management of coach Ernesto Valverde. Elche, coached by Eder Sarabia, attempted to leverage their possession but struggled to convert chances.
In league standings following the match, Athletic Club held 31 points from 24 matches, positioned eighth with 32 points noted pre-match, while Elche sat in 13th place with 25 points post-match. The game was officiated by referee Alejandro José Hernández Hernández and broadcast live on platforms including Teledeporte and DAZN Spain.
This stalemate leaves both teams seeking to find the winning formula in upcoming fixtures as the LaLiga season progresses.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
