Athletic Bilbao secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad as they pursue European football qualification.
The win was Athletic Bilbao's first victory in their last five home matches in all competitions. In the opening 20 minutes, both sides were evenly matched, but Athletic began to dominate the game, with Nico Williams denied by Álex Remiro's strong hand.
Inaki Williams eventually scored the first goal from a corner, controlling Mikel Vesga's flick-on and forcing the ball in from close range. Athletic Bilbao continued to control the game, and Williams secured his brace with a magnificent effort into the roof of the net from a tight angle for his eighth goal in La Liga this season.
Athletic Bilbao is in seventh place, two points behind Real Betis in sixth, and European qualification is within reach.
