Athletic Bilbao, the 8-time winner of La Liga and ranked 5th before the game, ushered in the competition of the first place in La Liga, and Athletic Bilbao sat in their home PK 10th ranked Rayo Vallecano before the game.
Before the game, Athletic Bilbao has been unbeaten in 4 consecutive league games and unbeaten in 5 consecutive games in all competitions, while Rayo Vallecano has been winless in 4 consecutive league games before the game, but during this period, Rayo Vallecano has drawn with Real Madrid and Barcelona, and the last 3 meetings between the two sides Athletic Bilbao have beaten Rayo Vallecano 2 times to have the upper hand, so before the game, more than 70% of fans believe that Athletic Bilbao at home can overturn Rayo Vallecano and win 3 points.
Athletic Bilbao started the home game with Herrera and De Galarenault and Guruzeta, while the visiting Rayo Vallecano team started with Garcia and Baliou, Moumin and other giants.
In the 24th minute, Sanchet sent in a clever pass and Guruzeta took the lead to give Athletic Bilbao the lead.
In the 48th minute, Espino made an own goal to help Athletic Bilbao extend their lead.
In the 64th minute, Iñaki Williams sealed the win for Athletic Bilbao.
In the 69th minute, Nico Williams helped the home team to another goal.
In the end, Athletic Bilbao defeated Rayo Vallecano to remain unbeaten in five consecutive league games, while Rayo Vallecano went five consecutive league games without a win. In the first time after the game, Athletic Bilbao continued to rank 5th with 28 points.