Athletic Club edge past Sevilla with 1-0 win
Athletic Club secured a vital 1-0 victory over Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.
The decisive goal came in the 84th minute when Yeray Alvarez headed in a free kick delivered by Alex Berenguer.
This win elevates Athletic Club to 52 points in the LaLiga standings, placing them eight points ahead of both Real Betis and Villarreal, although Villarreal has a game in hand.
Coach Ernesto Valverde made several changes to the lineup, resting key players after the demanding Europa League match against Roma. Goalkeeper Unai Simon was instrumental, making crucial saves early in the second half to maintain the clean sheet.
Looking ahead, Athletic Club will have a two-week break before returning to action, aiming to continue their strong performance in the final stretch of the season.