Late Goal Secures Athletic Bilbao Victory Over Elche
T.E (Elbotola)
20 February 2026at22:00
Athletic Bilbao secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Elche on Friday in a La Liga Matchday 25 fixture at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
Gorka Guruzeta opened the scoring for Athletic Bilbao in the 64th minute. The referee then disallowed a goal from Elche's André Silva, before Silva himself equalized for Elche from the penalty spot in the 69th minute.
In the 89th minute, Guruzeta scored Athletic Bilbao's winning goal, also from a penalty kick.
Moroccan player Adam Boyar made an appearance for Elche as a substitute in the 90th minute.
With this victory, Athletic Bilbao increased their points tally to 34, placing them eighth in the league, while Elche remained on 25 points in 16th position.
Q&A
How did Gorka Guruzeta secure Athletic Bilbao's victory against Elche?
Gorka Guruzeta scored both goals for Athletic Bilbao, including the decisive 89th-minute penalty, after Elche had equalized from a spot-kick. His brace proved crucial for the home side.
What does Athletic Bilbao's win mean for their position in the La Liga table?
Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 victory over Elche increased their points tally to 34, moving them to eighth in the La Liga standings. Elche remained in 16th position with 25 points.
