Athletic Bilbao achieved the victory they needed in San Mamés, beating Real Sociedad with a resounding 2‑0. The victory comes after two previous defeats against Getafe and AE Prat, and confirms the strength of the team under the direction of Terzic, who has shown variable performance during the season.
The match began with a quick attack by the lions, and the first goal came shortly after the entry in the 5th minute, when goalkeeper Unai Simón was forced to go out between the posts. Despite Maroan's injury, which forced Robert Navarro to come on in the 5th minute, Athletic maintained the pressure and managed to create several scoring chances.
The second goal, which sealed the victory, was the work of the Williams brothers, whose connection in attack was decisive. Nico's goal, who became the game's decisive player, was a key moment that reinforced the team's confidence. The Williams' performance stood out as one of the best scenes of the tournament.
The result not only consolidates Athletic's position in the table, but also reinforces Terzic's project after a season of ups and downs. The team, which had shown a solid performance against Celta and Atlético, experienced a drop in performance before coming back with a 4‑0 against Getafe and, finally, with yesterday's victory.
With this victory, Athletic consolidates itself as one of the strongest contenders in the league, while Real Sociedad will have to review its strategy after the defeat. The next challenge for Athletic will be to maintain consistency and continue its campaign in search of titles.