Athletic Bilbao clinches 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga clash

Athletic Bilbao secured a 2-1 away victory against Celta Vigo in the 20th round of La Liga on January 19, 2025. The visitors took the lead through Alejandro Berenguer and doubled their advantage with a goal from Dani Vivian. Hugo Alvarez managed to pull one back for the home side, but it wasn’t enough to prevent defeat.

With this result, Athletic Bilbao maintains their fourth position in the league standings, accumulating 39 points. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, remains in 13th place with 24 points. This marks Celta’s third consecutive loss across all competitions, following defeats to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

The win strengthens Athletic Bilbao’s position in the race for Champions League qualification, while Celta Vigo will need to regroup quickly to avoid being drawn into a relegation battle. The match showcased Athletic’s clinical finishing and defensive solidity, qualities that have been key to their success this season.