Bilbao, Spain - Athletic Bilbao secured their first win of the 2021/22 La Liga season on Saturday with a narrow victory over Almeria. The match ended 1-0 in favor of the Basque side.
The game started off well for the visitors as they took control of the midfield and created several opportunities to score. However, the hosts managed to hold them at bay until the 86th minute when Bilbao's top scorer, Iago Aspas, scored his fourth goal of the season from a penalty kick.
Aspas' strike proved to be enough for the home team to secure all three points and move up to fifth place in the league table. Despite the loss, Almeria showed great resilience throughout the game and put in a solid performance.
Overall, it was a closely contested match that saw both teams display excellent skill and tactical awareness. Athletic Bilbao will now look to build on this win and continue their push for a top-four finish in the league. Meanwhile, Almeria will need to bounce back quickly if they want to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for European football next season.