Athletic Bilbao secured a 2-0 victory over Leganes in an early fixture of La Liga’s seventh matchday, with Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams playing a key role by netting the second goal. The win propels Bilbao into a stronger position in the league standings, temporarily lifting them into ninth place.
The first half of the encounter remained a stalemate, with both teams struggling to find a breakthrough.
However, the tempo of the game picked up significantly after the break, with Bilbao taking control of the match.
Dani Vivian was the first to find the back of the net, opening the scoring in the 65th minute and giving the home side a crucial lead.
Inaki Williams, known for his pace and sharp finishing, doubled the advantage shortly after. His well-taken goal solidified Bilbao’s dominance and ultimately secured all three points for the Basque club.
The victory was a testament to Williams’ ability to rise to the occasion when his team needed him most.
Unfortunately for Athletic, the match was not without concern. Inaki’s younger brother, Nico Williams, had to leave the pitch due to injury, a blow to both the team and the player.
Nico, a rising star in his own right, has been instrumental in Bilbao’s attacking play this season, and his absence will be felt in the coming games.
With this win, Athletic Bilbao temporarily climbs to ninth place in the La Liga standings, collecting 10 points.
Their performance in this fixture keeps them in contention as the season progresses, with hopes of breaking into the top ranks.
Leganes, on the other hand, remain in 15th place with just five points, struggling to gain momentum early in the campaign.
As the rest of the teams prepare to play their fixtures for this round, Athletic will look to build on this result and continue their push up the table.
