Athletic Bilbao secured victory against Las Palmas in their latest match on Sunday evening, thanks to a stunning set piece goal. The game was tight throughout and it was only in the second half that Athletic Bilbao found themselves ahead, thanks to a deft finish from substitute Iker Muniain.
The Spaniard had come off the bench just before halftime and immediately made his mark, curling a shot into the top corner of the net after good work from teammate Marc Bartra. It was a well-taken goal that gave Athletic Bilbao some much-needed breathing space, and they went on to dominate the rest of the match.
Las Palmas did put up a fight in the final stages, but Athletic Bilbao's defensive resilience proved too much for them to overcome. They were able to hold on to their lead and secure a crucial three points, which will be a huge boost heading into the latter part of the season.
Overall, it was another impressive display from Athletic Bilbao, who continue to show their quality at the highest level. They have now won four out of their last five matches and are currently sitting in fourth place in La Liga, just two points behind leaders Real Madrid.
It was a well-deserved win for the Basque club, and one that will give them plenty of confidence going forward. With the likes of Muniain and Bartra continuing to impress, there is no doubt that Athletic Bilbao have the potential to challenge for the title this season.