Valencia defeated Athletic, 2x0, on Sunday, in a game relating to mathweek 26. Before this matchday, Marcelino Toral's team came from three draws, and Gaizka Garitano's team came from two wins.
The first half came to an end without goals.
After the break, Rodrigo Moreno opened the score for Valencia, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area, laid on by Santi Mina. Kévin Gameiro netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game with a left-foot strike.
After the result Valencia are 7th in the table, with 36 points, while Athletic sit 12th place, with 33 points. Next up, Valencia's team visit Girona. Meanwhile, Bilbao's team will play at home against Espanyol.