Bilbao secured their first win of the season over Las Palmas in a thrilling match at Estadio San Mamés on Sunday evening. The game was decided by a stunning set piece goal from the visitors, who had taken the lead early in the second half.
The opening goal came after just five minutes when a cross into the box was headed towards goal by Las Palmas' defender, but Bilbao's goalkeeper, Unai Simon, made a brilliant save to keep the score at 1-0.
However, it was not long before Bilbao equalized through a penalty kick scored by striker Iker Muniain. The match then entered a tense period as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.
But it was Bilbao who ultimately broke the deadlock in the 75th minute, thanks to a well-taken free-kick from substitute Javier Hernandez. The ball found its way to the head of Muniain, who nodded it past Las Palmas' goalkeeper, and Bilbao took the lead for the first time this season.
Despite being behind, Las Palmas refused to give up and fought hard to get back into the game. But it was too little, too late as Bilbao held on to secure their first win of the season, leaving them in fourth place in the La Liga table.
Overall, it was a fantastic performance from Bilbao, who showed great composure and determination throughout the match. Their victory against Las Palmas was a testament to their attacking prowess and their ability to take their chances in front of goal. As they look ahead to their next fixture, it will be interesting to see how they continue to perform under new coach Emilio Martinez.