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Nico Williams Ends Drought With Winner as Athletic Edges Oviedo 1–0

VAR’s marginal offside preserved the lead to boost Athletic’s push for Europe.

Overview

  • Williams struck in the 25th minute with a solo run and left-footed finish at San Mamés to decide the match.
  • The goal was his first since August 17 after a pubalgia layoff that cost him eight games.
  • Oviedo’s immediate reply was overturned after referee César Soto Grado, via VAR, found Ilyas Chaira marginally offside.
  • The victory halted Athletic’s four-game winless stretch and nudged Ernesto Valverde’s side toward the European places as Oviedo fell to last.
  • Eighteen-year-old Selton Sánchez made his league debut as a starter, and Unai Simón atoned for a near-costly error with a late save in added time.