Athletic Club - Getafe CF

A comprehensive victory was fitting tribute to the fans and the injured Gorka Guruzeta as Athletic Club thrashed Getafe CF 4-0 at San Mames. It was a match in which the Lions put on a masterclass from set pieces, scoring three goals from deadballs.

Alex Berenguer, who scored the opener from a direct free-kick, set up the other three for Iñaki Williams, Aitor Paredes and Yuri Berchiche.

With Beñat Prados, Dani Vivian and Nico Williams returning to the starting line-up, together with debuts for Christian Imga and Jesus Vizcay… Only Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta’s muscle injury marred an otherwise flawless afternoon

Athletic's return to San Mamés was a crucial fixture and José Bordalás-led side is always a tough nut to crack.

Apart from a Ramon Terrats effort that Unai Simón saved, Edin Terzic’s side barely conceded a single opportunity.

Nico Williams came close to scoring with a shot across goal early on and Berenguer made it 1–0 with a free-kick in which Maroan Sannadi wrong-footed David Soria by moving towards the near post.

The Rojiblancos were a very disciplined side, with the centre-backs keeping a close watch on the opposition.

Beñat Gerenabarrena had to come on for Galaxy and won a crucial ball, linking up with Berenguer. Alex played a long ball and found Iñaki Williams in a textbook counter-attack. The captain found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper and slotted home a low shot.

After a shaky start to the second half, Imga made his debut, coming on for Nico to a round of applause, and Paredes headed home from a Berenguer corner to make it 3-0

The final, decisive goal was the icing on the cake, coming after Mario Martín’s red card for a foul on Gerenabarrena. Berenguer played a short pass to Yuri and the left-back whacked in a powerful effort from distance.

Just before that, Prados took to the pitch for his comeback, joined by Vizcay, the other debutant.

An afternoon of pure joy at The Cathedral.