Athletic edged out Rayo Vallecano in a close win on Saturday, 3x2, in a game relating to matchweek 6. In this competition, both teams came from a win.
With 5 minutes on the clock, Óscar Trejo opened the scoring for Rayo Vallecano, assisted by Sergio Camello. After 14 minutes, Iñaki Williams struck for Athletic, laid on by Dani García. With 28 minutes on the clock, Ohian Sancet scored the second goal for Ernesto Valverde's team, assisted by Álex Berenguer. After 33 minutes, Bilbao's team extended their lead with a goal from Nico Williams .
In the 80th minute, Radamel Falcao scored the last goal of the match, assisted by Fran García.
After the result Athletic are 3rd in the table, with 13 points, while Rayo Vallecano sit 11th place, with 7 points. Next up, Ernesto Valverde's team will host Almería, whilst Andoni Iraola's team will play at home against Elche.
| Athletic Bilbao | Rayo Vallecano | |||
| 7 | 4 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 36 | Total Passes | 59 | 7 |
| 8 | 28 | Passes Completed | 48 | 7 |
| - | Saves | 4 | 7 | |
| 8 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 5 | 7 |
