Bilbao, Spain - Athletic Club de Bilbao secured their first win of the La Liga season as they defeated Las Palmas at San Mamés Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The match was dominated by Athletic, who created numerous opportunities but could not find the back of the net until the final stages. In the 87th minute, Athletic midfielder Iker Muniain curled in a sublime free-kick from just outside the box to give his side a one-goal lead.
Las Palmas were unable to respond and were forced to settle for a point. The win is Athletic's first in the league since August 2019 and sees them move up to sixth place in the table.
Manager Erkki Ruuskanen praised his players' performance after the game, saying: "I'm very happy for my team. We've worked hard all week and it paid off today."
For Las Palmas, manager Quique Sanchez Flores admitted that his side had let themselves down in the second half and said: "We made some mistakes in our defensive line and we conceded a goal late on. It was a tough day for us."
Despite the defeat, Sanchez Flores remains optimistic about the future of his team, saying: "There are still games to be played and we can improve. We have good players and we will fight until the end."
In summary, Athletic Bilbao secured their first win of the La Liga season with a 1-0 victory over Las Palmas at San Mamés Stadium. The match was dominated by Athletic, who created numerous opportunities but could not find the back of the net until the final stages. The win is Athletic's first in the league since August 2019 and sees them move up to sixth place in the table. Despite the defeat, manager Quique Sanchez Flores remains optimistic about the future of his team.