Athletic Bilbao secured their first victory in La Liga this season as they beat Las Palmas at San Mamés Stadium. The match was a closely contested affair, but Athletic Bilbao's tactical prowess and set piece prowess proved to be the difference.
The first half saw both teams playing cautiously, with neither side creating many clear-cut opportunities. However, it was Athletic Bilbao who started the second half on top, with a strong start from their forward line. They were able to create some good chances, but Las Palmas' goalkeeper made several important saves to keep them out.
As the game went into the final stages, Athletic Bilbao started to dominate possession and create more clear-cut chances. Their set pieces were particularly effective, with two of their players scoring goals. One of these goals came from a corner kick that was expertly taken by one of their players, leading to a header that found the back of the net.
Las Palmas struggled to find any answers against Athletic Bilbao's defense, and they eventually conceded a penalty kick. Despite being down to ten men, Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny Las Palmas a goal.
With just minutes left on the clock, Athletic Bilbao scored again, this time from a free-kick. This goal sealed the win for Athletic Bilbao, who now sit atop the La Liga table.
This victory is a significant step forward for Athletic Bilbao, who had been struggling in recent weeks. It is also a testament to their tactical acumen and set piece ability, which have been key factors in their success this season.
Overall, Athletic Bilbao's victory over Las Palmas was a well-deserved result, and it will give them confidence going into the rest of the season. With their next game coming up against Real Madrid, there is no doubt that Athletic Bilbao will be looking to build on this victory and continue their upward trajectory.