Athletic Bilbao achieved a decisive victory in their first match of the season, beating Getafe with a resounding score that restored their confidence after a streak of four games without winning. The victory, which was experienced as a “therapeutic victory”, was the result of a solid performance and crucial goals that marked the course of the match.
Before the match, forward Iñaki Williams described the importance of victory as something “civil or criminal,” underscoring the need to win regardless of the circumstances. The team's coach also emphasized the urgency of securing the result, as Athletic had suffered a recent defeat against Levante and was looking for immediate momentum. The pressure felt especially high after having drawn the last three games against Elche, Alavés and Valencia, and having lost to Real Madrid.
The game opened with an outstanding play by Berenguer, who launched a well-placed free kick that ended up in David Soria's goal. The opening goal was followed by a second from Barañain, who demonstrated his ability to score in critical moments. Iñaki Williams added his first goal of the season, becoming the captain who finally managed to overcome Soria in a one-on-one duel, something that had been questioned on previous occasions. The rest of the day was marked by an own goal from Valou and a free kick from Yuri, which consolidated Athletic's advantage.
The final result was a victory that the team needed to break the losing streak and regain morale. Getafe, considered a weak rival, failed to win at the San Mamés, becoming the worst match that Athletic has faced in recent years. With this victory, Athletic returns to the path of competitiveness, while Getafe is left with a result that does not reflect its potential.