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      Athletic get the better of Girona

      Athletic defeated Girona in a close win on Monday, 3x2, on matchweek 25. Coming into the contest, Ernesto Valverde's team came from a draw, and Míchel's team came from a defeat. Álex Berenguer runned the show.

      The first goal of the game was scored by Álex Berenguer, early in the game.

      After the break, Viktor Tsygankov fired home for Girona. After 56 minutes, Álex Berenguer scored the second goal for Athletic. In the 60th minute, Ernesto Valverde's team increased their lead with a goal from Iñaki Williams. With this goal, Iñaki Williams recorded his ten goal of the current campaign. After 75 minutes, Eric García scored the last goal of the match.

      After the result Girona are 2nd in the table, with 56 points, while Athletic sit 5th place, with 49 points. In the next fixture, Ernesto Valverde's team visit Real Betis, while Míchel's team will host Rayo Vallecano.

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      Athletic Bilbao
      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 31%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 293

      • Extended their unbeaten run to 4

      Girona
      • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 672 passes

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      San Mamés (La Catedral)
      Capacity53 000
      Pitch size104x68
      Founded1913
      Head-to-head
      4
      50% Wins
      3
      38% Wins
      8
      Official matches