Two sharp performances from Nico Williams powered a victory for Valverde’s squad, sealing all three points. Iñaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta were the scorers, each capitalizing on creative moves from Nico to put Athletic on top early and firmly secure the result.
Athletic Club de Bilbao opened their La Liga campaign with an impressive road win, defeating Osasuna 2-0 at El Sadar. The breakthrough came in quick succession as Iñaki Williams and Guruzeta converted two seamless team moves crafted by Nico Williams, giving Ernesto Valverde’s side a fast start to the season.
Follow Osasuna vs live here. Athletic Bilbao of LaLiga 2023-24
Osasuna pressed to close the scoreline but Unai Simón stood tall, denying any hope of a comeback. With the victory secured, Athletic registered their first three points, matching Osasuna after their opening-day win in Vigo.
The live recap of Osasuna vs. Athletic Bilbao of La Liga 2023-2024: lineups, video, goals and statistics
Full time!
90+ minute. Chimy Ávila is sent off after a hard challenge on Berenguer, leaving Osasuna a man down.
90+ minute. Another keeper’s save from Unai Simón as Chimy Ávila looked to strike a late equaliser, but the Athletic shot-stopper held firm.
Minute 90. Three subs on the board for a late reshuffle.
Minute 61. Chimy Ávila and José Arnaiz enter the fray as Lucas Torró and Rubén García depart.
Minute 60. Sancet is sent off following a skirmish with David García; both players see a second yellow, reducing Athletic to ten men.
Minute 49. Unai Simón tips David García’s header away from danger after a corner—Moncayola’s header volley looked set to trouble him, but the goalkeeper’s reflexes preserved the clean sheet.
Minute 46. The second half begins with renewed intensity.
Rest!
Minute 45. Mojica’s left-footed strike nearly halves the deficit just before the break, but it remains a 0-2 scoreline. Osasuna had shown improvement after the first-half setback but could not bridge the gap.
Minute 29. Unai Simón earns a point-blank stop, denying Rubén García in a one-on-one duel and keeping his team ahead.
Minute 20. Guruzeta doubles the lead as Nico Williams delivers a precise cross that Guruzeta simply taps in, making it 0-2.
Minute 11. Iñaki Williams finishes with composure after a perfect cross from Nico Williams, beating Mojica and Aitor Fernández to extend the lead.
Minute 1. The match kicks off with Athletic asserting early control.
Eleven confirmed by Athletic
Confirmed eleven from Osasuna
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