Athletic on a 1-4 win against Valladolid on Sunday at the José Zorrilla. Real Valladolid faced the match with a desire to make up their league after losing 1-0 against Real Sociedad while Athletic Bilbao won 1-0 the last league match against Villarreal. Following today's result, Real Valladolid and Athletic Bilbao occupy position 15th (29 points) and 9th (37 points) respectively after playing a total of 27 matches.
Athletic Bilbao started well in the first half, with a good early goal from Unai Lopez in the 4th minute. Later, Athletic Bilbao scored again and increased their lead 0-2 thanks to a goal from Raul Garcia 24 minutes in the game, which saw the first half to a 0-2.
Real Valladolid boosted the game in the second half, thanks to a goal from Sandro Ramirez 76 minutes in the game. However, Athletic Bilbao increased their advantage 1-3 thanks to a goal from Inaki Williams 87 minutes in the game. Later, Athletic Bilbao scored once more and increased their lead 1-4 thanks to a goal from Inigo Cordoba in the 90th minute just before the end of the second half, which saw the second half to a 1-4.
As for substitutions, both coaches used full substitutions. For Real Valladolid Pablo Hervias, Toni Villa and Hatem Ben Arfa came on for Michel Herrero, Ruben Alcaraz and Oscar Plano, while Athletic brought on Mikel Vesga, Iker Muniain and Aritz Aduriz to replace Unai Lopez, Oihan Sancet and Inaki Williams.
The referee booked Hatem Ben Arfa from Valladolid, while for Athletic Bilbao Unai Lopez and Raul Garcia saw a yellow card as well.
Real Valladolid with their next fixture against Leganés at away stadium, while Athletic Bilbao will face Atlético Madrid at home stadium.