Athletic Bilbao once again demonstrated its defensive solidity in the 3-0 victory over Getafe, a result that reinforces the claim that the red and white team has kept a clean sheet in more than half of its League matches. The winning goal, scored by Berenguer and Iñaki Williams in the first half and completed by Paredes and Yuri in the second, sealed a victory that also included three goals from set pieces.
Since the beginning of the season, Athletic has shown a solid defensive performance, with the goal closed in five of the nine complete games it has played. After two early defeats, 1-3 against Sevilla and 2-0 against Barça, the team achieved its first time without conceding a goal on matchday three, when it beat Celta 2-0 in Balaídos. The following victory, 3‑0 over Atlético de Madrid, consolidated the idea that the team was taking flight. However, the streak was interrupted by four matches without winning, two of which ended in a draw: Alavés and Valencia. The 3‑1 defeat against Levante added another blow to the club's defense.
Getafe, which was in the relegation zone, failed to break Athletic's defensive barrier. Unai Simón, the goalkeeper, remained calm and made the necessary stops to ensure the fifth game without goals against. His performance was described as typical of his style, closing the goal with assurance and confidence.
The result not only represents a resounding victory, but also a point of pride for Athletic. With more than half of the season's games unconceded, the club reinforces its reputation as one of the most defensively solid teams in the league. The success at Getafe adds a positive point to their campaign and gives them a boost for the next matches, where the objective will continue to be to maintain defensive solidity while seeking to improve their position in the table.