Overview

• Irurita decided the match with a 23rd‑minute strike that local reports say may have followed a Marqueta mistake.
• Pontevedra’s attack again lacked bite, with only a Vidorreta shot off the bar to note as Bilbao Athletic reinforced their strong defensive form.
• A VAR review for possible handball in the 88th minute did not alter the call, and the team’s winless streak under referee Jaime Ruíiz reached 12 games.
• The result is Pontevedra’s second straight loss, leaving a 1‑1‑2 start to the season.
• New signing Pablo Hervías remains unavailable as he completes a personal process, while Antonio Montoro returned to the squad and Benjamín Garay was available with a protective mask.