Athletic Club achieved its first victory of the season at home by beating Getafe 1‑0 on matchday ten of LaLiga, with a goal from Álex Berenguer that became the protagonist of the match. The scoring opened in the 17th minute when the Athletic striker, with a direct shot at the far post, left goalkeeper David Soria without a chance, who could not prevent the shot. The rest of the match took place with Athletic's defense showing solidity, while Getafe, who had dominated possession, failed to create any clear threat.
Before kickoff, Athletic was forced to make a last-minute change. Midfielder Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta retired due to physical problems, and Beñat Gerenabarrena came in in his place. Ruiz's injury, which occurred just after Athletic had put the lead ahead, forced coach Edin Terzić to adjust his scheme. Despite the absence of key players such as Aymeric Laporte and Oihan Sancet, Terzić's team had the availability of Nico Williams and the incorporation of Txus Vizcay in the first team call.
Getafe, for its part, suffered a series of casualties that included Djené Dakonam, Juanmi and Christantus Uche, among others. Coach José Bordalás was optimistic, stating that the relationship with president Ángel Torres was “more than talked about” and that the objective was to concentrate on the field of play. The blue team, which had lost its first point as a visitor this season, tried to regain ground in the second half, but Athletic's defense, led by Unai Simón and Hugo Rincón, remained calm against the attempts of the rojiblancos.
Berenguer's goal was a moment of great emotion for the Bilbao fans. The attacker, with a tense shot at the heart of the area, managed a shot that went directly into the goal of Soria, who could not react in time. Athletic, who had left the danger zone in the last phase of the season, took advantage of the opportunity to close the gap and secure the three points they needed to move away from the bottom of the table.
With the victory, Athletic rises to 13th position in the standings, while Getafe remains in the relegation zone, with only eight goals in eight games and no points as a visitor. Athletic's next match will be at the Camp Nou against Barcelona, where the team seeks to consolidate its defensive momentum and improve its offensive performance. For its part, Getafe will have to look for an immediate response in its next away game to avoid continuing to accumulate negative points.