Athletic Bilbao triumphed over Las Palmas 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday night, securing their second win in three matches this season.

The match was dominated by Athletic Bilbao from the outset, with the visitors struggling to find any rhythm or consistency in attack. The home side took control early on, with goalkeeper Iker Casillas making several key saves to keep the scoreline level.

However, it wasn't until the 45th minute that Athletic Bilbao finally broke through. On a corner kick, Xabi Alonso's header flew into the top left corner of the net, giving the home side a slender lead.

Las Palmas continued to press hard for an equalizer, but couldn't quite manage to break down the Athletic Bilbao defense. The visitors' attacking options were limited, as they struggled to create any chances and failed to capitalize on the few opportunities that did present themselves.

Despite the setback, Athletic Bilbao remained composed throughout the match, holding onto their advantage until the final whistle blew. With the win, Athletic Bilbao improved their record to 2 wins and 1 draw from their last three games, putting them in good stead for the rest of the season.

The victory over Las Palma is a significant boost for Athletic Bilbao, who have been struggling to find form in recent weeks. It also gives them momentum heading into their next match against Real Madrid on February 17th, which will be a crucial test of their form and fitness ahead of the UEFA Champions League group stage.