Overview

• The substitute midfielder won the spot-kick after a VAR review of Gumbau’s foul and converted for 1-0 in the 66th minute.
• Athletic made it two wins from two in LaLiga, their best opening since 2013–14, to sit high in the early table.
• Valverde kept the same starting XI as the opener, introducing Sancet at halftime with Beñat Prados and Unai Gómez also available.
• The match drew 48,703 to San Mamés, where Juan Martínez Munuera officiated and Unai Simón faced little late danger.
• Unai Vencedor was omitted from the 24-man squad as the club considers a loan before the transfer window closes.