Augsburg almost got caught on the counter as they chuck men forward to try and get a point from this match. However, the La Liga side opted to go to the corner of the field to kill off some seconds in the game.
90'
Prior to the goals, Augsburg looked to consolidate and sit back on the 2-1 lead, however that allowed the Spanish side to press the Germans and eventually gain momentum to score two.
88'
The Augsburg fans must not believe what they're witnessing. Their side has completely imploded in the dying embers of the match to practically award all three points to the Spaniards.
86'
Aduriz has scored a goal for Athletic Bilbao! Assist by I. Williams.
Inaki Williams must take a lot of credit with the assist here, the winger done exceptionally well to pick out Aduriz on the back post. Another great sub for the visitors.
GOAL! WHAT A TURNAROUND! Aduriz gets his second of the game and possibily the winner to silence the German support. Tapping into an empty net after ghosting away from two markers.
83'
Aduriz has scored a goal for Athletic Bilbao! Assist by Iturraspe.
GOAL! Aduriz potentially salvages a point for the visitors. Unmarked in the box, the Spaniard turns a cross into the box goal-bound with his head and past Hitz into the bottom corner. Poor defending.
Iturraspe runs down the right hand side of the pitch to whip in a dangerous ball towards the unmarked Aduriz to get his side back on level terms.
80'
A stoppage in play as Verhaegh receives some treatment on the floor. What intially looked like a bad injury, the full-back has since gotten up and walked off the side of the pitch to eventually play on.
78'
Corner for Augsburg to defend here in what is a rare chance for Bilbao in this half. The cross is cleared by Hitz, but the ball is floated back into the home side's box to no avail.
76'
Koo Ja-Cheol enters the game and replaces A. Esswein.
Esswein makes way for Koo who has had a great game tonight. The winger has looked a threat for Augsburg when on the ball and his pace has caused real issues at times.
73'
Iturraspe enters the game and replaces San José.
Iturraspe comes on for San Jose in what is a peculiar sub consdering the scoreline. Valverde should probably look at more attacking options.
72'
Still the Germans being dominant here with Cauiby looking particuarly threatening when on the ball, however as he plays a one-two with Ji the striker is ruled offside and brings a halt to play.
Minute
Description
70'
A free-kick for Augsburg allows another opportunity for the Bundesliga side to get a cross in the box, however Cauiby is judged to have climbed on his marker and ended up giving away a foul.
68'
Another change may be on the horizon for Valverde's side if they wish to get something from this game. Augsburg looking the much better side and a tactical alteration may be in order to change that.
66'
A fantastic half so far for Augsburg as they command this game. The Spaniards looked much stronger in the opening exchanges of the game, but the Bunesliga side have shown their quality much more since the break.
64'
The sheer pace of Esswein is causing problems at the back for Bilbao as the winger threats to get behind the back of the Spanish side and he eventually wins a corner for the hosts.
62'
Corner for Augsburg as they maintain a spell of pressure. However, the cross is too heavy and floats over all the attackers for the home side and eventually ends in possession for Bilbao.
59'
R. Bobadilla has scored a goal for Augsburg!
GOAL! Bobadilla hasn't been on the pitch long but he's had an impact. The striker calmly siezes on an opportunity to loop a header over Iago Herrerin into the Bilbao goal to put the hosts 2-1 up.
58'
Raúl García enters the game and replaces Eraso.
I. Williams enters the game and replaces Sabin Merino.
Iñaki Williams comes on for Sabin as Bilbao look to press for the next goal.
Eraso is brought off for Raúl García as more of the usual starters for Bilbao enter the field.
56'
R. Bobadilla enters the game and replaces Halil Altıntop.
Another attacking sub from Augsburg as Altintop is brought off for Bobadilla which will probably mean a change in formation.
55'
Caiuby enters the game and replaces P. Trochowski.
A. Esswein gets yellow.
This game has come to life in the last few minutes following a poor end to the half despite the goal. Augsburg now pressing on the Bilbao box and Baier tries his luck from range.
Cauiby replaces the goalscorer Trochowski as the home side look to be more direct in the last 30 minutes.
Esswein misses the next match due to a needless yellow card.
53'
Now it's Augsburg's turn to put in a great challenge. The ball is fed into the path of Aduriz but just as the striker pulls the trigger Janker puts his body on the line to stop him from shooting.
51'
CHANCE! Ji has spurred a wonderful opportunity to put the hosts in front. The South Korean rounds Iago Herrerin but Laporte puts in a magnificent challenge to stop the visitors from falling behind.
49'
A lively start to the half for Bilbao, who are knocking the ball about swiftly and moving the play around with menance. Augsburg are having trouble gaining any form of possession as a result of this.
47'
D. Kohr gets yellow.
Free-kick for Augsburg in a dangerous position as Kohr picks up the first yellow card of the match, meaning he'll miss the next game in the Europa League too.
46'
Augsburg get the second half underway.
43'
A fantastic time for Augsburg to score just before half-time which will force Bilbao out of the traps now. The Spaniards were defending really well and looked as if they could go into the break with the lead.
41'
P. Trochowski has scored a goal for Augsburg! Assist by K. Stafylidis.
Stafylidis wins the ball back well in midfield and pokes the ball into the path of Trochowski before the Polish midfielder unleashes a strike from range.
Augsburg get one back just a few minutes from half-time. A long-ranged effort from Trochowski takes a wicked deflection mid-flight and creeps into the bottom corner of the goal.
38'
Altintop tries a reverse pass through to Ji but his effort is cut out by Laporte just after the Turkish international releases the ball.
36'
Free-kick for Augsburg in a position to get the ball in the box as Mikel Rico brings Esswein to the ground after the winger cuts inside from the flank. Trochowski takes the set-piece, but Janker can only header wide.
34'
Augsburg are deciding to attack down the left a bit more after finding no luck down the centre, however as Stafylidis runs up the flank he only finds himself ushered back as Boveda and San Jose double up on him.
32'
Long passes appear to be the only way Augsburg can get the ball up the pitch at the moment as Bilbao pack the midfield, however none of their efforts so far have been accurate.
30'
Very little happening in this game for either side. Baier and Kohr are having to drop deep to get possession but the attacking midfield trio of Bilbao press the defensive midfielders to prevent them to pivot on the ball.
28'
Augsburg have been staving the vistors of the ball for the last 10 minutes and chances are proving very hard to come by for the Spaniards.
26'
Both Esswein and Trochowski seem to drift inside when on the ball, with the latter's preferance to play centrally it's understandable, but Esswein should look to attack Balenziaga.
24'
No goalmouth action for while as Bilbao stand strong against anything Augsburg try and throw at them which isn't assisting the atmosphere in the game. The hosts seem to be using the centre of the pitch a lot to no avail.
22'
Pace of the game has slowed down since the goal from Susaeta. Augsburg now in better control of the match as they start their search for an equaliser.
20'
CLOSE! Unbelieavably Augsburg aren't level. Twice Janker is denied on the line following a scramble in the box after a corner for the hosts.
18'
Bilbao happy to slow down the tempo when on the ball. The visitors will almost be guaranteed qualification should they be victorious in the WWK Arena today.
16'
Augsburg attempt to get a spell on the ball as Klavan and Janker pass the ball amongst themselves and eventually win a throw-in up the pitch as a long drive is played towards Esswein.
14'
It's fair to say Bilbao deserve their lead, who have been pressing the Germans well when off the ball and standing firm as the home side advance, but the hosts will be disappointed it came from a long range strike.
12'
A momentary lapse in concentration for the Germans and Bilbao seize from range. The Bundesliga side now have a lot of work if they wish to turn this game around against strong opposition.
10'
Susaeta has scored a goal for Athletic Bilbao! Assist by Balenziaga.
GOAL! Susaeta opens the scoring for the away side. A fantastic strike from 20 yards out puts the Spanish side in front as the ball is driven into Hitz's bottom right corner.
A throw-in is played into the feet of Susaeta to allow the winger to strike from range.
9'
Sabin plays a cross deep into the Augsburg box aiming for the head of Aduriz, unfortunately for the visitors his effort is a tad too high for the striker and is unable to connect with the cross.
7'
Bilbao looking as if they could prove very dangerous on the counter. Augsburg are using possession conservatively but must be careful they don't push too many forward.
5'
Stafylidis forced to concede a corner as a long ball is floated over the top of the Augsburg defence towards Aduriz, but the Greek full-back prevents the striker from controlling the pass.
3'
Cagey opening minutes as both teams battle for the ball in midfield. Neither side have settled just yet as the game seems a bit scrappy so far.
1'
Bilbao get the game underway!
Welcome to the live text commentary of this Europa League Clash between Augsburg of Germany and Atheltic Bilbao. We'll be guiding you through all the action as it happens at the WWK Arena.
Augsburg will be looking to topple the group leaders in this match-up as they currently sit three points behind Bilbao in the standings. Coming off the back of a 4-0 victory away at Stuttgart, Markus Weinzierl's side come into this Europa League clash in perfect form.
Meanwhile, just a draw for Bilbao could very well be enough for the Spanish side to finish top of Group L providing results in the other fixtures go their way. Ernesto Valverde will be hoping his side can replicate the performance that saw them dismantle Augsburg 3-1 when the Germans visited Spain.
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Iago Herrerin; Boveda, Gurpegi, Laporte, Balenziaga; Mikel Rico, San Jose; Sabin, Eraso, Susaeta; Aduriz.
Subs: Iraizoz, Elustondo, Iturraspe, De Marcos, Inaki, Raul Garcia, Leuke.
Both managers have gone for a host of changes from the sides they put out on the weekend. Augsburg see no fewer than five changes with Cauiby, Callsen-Brcker, Bobadilla, Max and Koo all dropping to the bench. Meanwhile, Bilbao have gone one better and changes six players from the side that started against Granada.
Just five minutes until the game is underway. The fans are in their seats, the players are in the tunnel and the atmosphere is building. Not long now.
The referee blows the half-time whistle without issuing any additional minutes to the half. It's 1-1 at the break and Bilbao will be annoyed they haven't got the lead at the close of first 45 due to a deflected goal from Trochowski.
That's all from the live text commentary between Augsburg and Athetlic Bilbao. We hope you've enjoyed the coverage and it's goodbye from us until next time!
Full time in Augsburg and Bilbao seal qualification into the next phase of the tournament, meanwhile the Germans drop down to third. Weinzierl won't be happy with the way his side threw away this match in the last five minutes.
Commentary
More…