Athletic Bilbao secured a much-needed victory against Las Palmas on Saturday evening, securing their place in the Copa del Rey semifinals. The match was played at the Bernabeu Stadium and saw Athletic take the lead early on.
The opening goal came from Athletic's striker, Nacho Mendez, who capitalized on a mistake from Las Palmas goalkeeper Diego Alves. The midfielder found himself in space and pounced on the loose ball to score his first goal for the club since October 2022.
Las Palmas had plenty of chances to扳 even, but they couldn't capitalize on any of them. In fact, the only other goal of the game came late in the second half when Las Palmas' forward, Carlos Soler, managed to head home a corner kick.
Despite losing the match, Las Palmas did manage to keep Athletic at bay and prevent them from advancing further into the competition. The team will now have to regroup and prepare for their next challenge.
This win is significant for Athletic as it gives them a chance to compete for the Copa del Rey title. The team has been struggling this season, but they showed resilience in overcoming Las Palmas' strong performance. With this win, Athletic can now look forward to their next opponents and continue their pursuit of glory in Spain's top football league.