Athletic Bilbao once again broke records by beating Getafe with a resounding 4‑0 at the San Mamés Stadium, breaking the 20-month streak without achieving a win of four goals or more. The victory, which became the second biggest of the season for the club, occurred in a match that showed the team's offensive efficiency under the direction of
The match started with a fast pace and constant pressure that forced Getafe to make mistakes. The first of the four scores came in the 24th minute, when Nico Williams, with a header, opened the scoring after a cross from Iñaki. The forward, who had not scored since March 2025, took advantage of the play to score the first of the team's four goals. Next, left back Iñaki, with an impeccable foul, added the second, while midfielder Paredes and forward Yuri completed the rout with their respective goals, becoming the top scorers of the match with a total of three and one, respectively.
Athletic, who had won 7‑1 in their last meeting with Valladolid in February 2025, showed a variety of players who contributed to the result. Striker Nico Williams, midfielder Paredes and striker Yuri were the main protagonists, while left back Iñaki and striker Yuri scored their first goals of the season. The team also showed solid defense, which kept Getafe without clear scoring opportunities.
The referee, who awarded a penalty to Paredes in the second half, left doubts about the authorship of Athletic's 3‑0 goal. According to the referee's report, the goal was the result of a corner from Xabi Alonso that was deflected by Valou and ended up in the net. However, the referee's report did not confirm the authorship of the goal, which generated some controversy in the match.
Athletic, which in the previous season had scored four goals in three games, has raised its level of play and has shown that it can beat teams of the caliber of Getafe. With this result, the club is positioned in second position of the course and is preparing for the next matches of the season, where it will seek to maintain its performance and continue advancing in the competition.