Athletic Bilbao Edge Almería 1-0, Set Piece Secures Victory

Athletic Bilbao secured their second consecutive victory in the La Liga season with a thrilling 1-0 win over Almería at San Mamés Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The game was full of twists and turns as both teams fought hard to claim the lead. However, it was Athletic's set piece that proved decisive as they capitalized on a corner kick to secure all three points for the home side.

In the first half, Almería threatened to take the lead early on when a cross from the left flank found its way into the box, but the shot was blocked by the Athletic goalkeeper. The visitors then had several chances to equalize, but were unable to find the back of the net.

However, it was Athletic who took the lead in the 62nd minute when a long ball forward found the head of Gervinho, who slotted the ball past the Almería goalkeeper to give his team the advantage.

Despite the pressure from Almería, Athletic held onto their lead until the final whistle, securing their third win in four games and keeping them firmly in contention for a top-four finish this season.

The victory will no doubt boost Athletic's confidence ahead of their remaining fixtures, while also leaving Almería with a tough task ahead of them if they want to avoid relegation. It was a well-deserved win for the Basque side, and one that could have huge implications for the rest of the season.