Athletic Club Secure 3-1 Victory Over Mallorca in LaLiga Clash at San Mamés
Athletic Club defeated Mallorca 3-1 at San Mamés, reclaiming winning form in LaLiga with strong team performance and a key early penalty by Iñaki Williams.
- • Athletic Club won 3-1 against Mallorca on October 4, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium.
- • Iñaki Williams scored an early penalty in the 9th minute, setting the tone for Athletic's performance.
- • Athletic dominates possession with 59.1% and had 9 shots on goal; Mallorca had no shots on target.
- • Athletic improves to 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses with 10 points; Mallorca remains in 20th place with 5 points.
Key details
Athletic Club returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 victory against Mallorca in their LaLiga EA Sports match held on October 4, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The match, which kicked off at 18:30, saw Athletic dominate proceedings from the outset, opening the scoring with a penalty by Iñaki Williams in the 9th minute. This early goal set the tone for the home side’s performance, which included commanding 59.1% possession and nine shots on target, contrasting sharply with Mallorca's inability to register any shots on goal.
Athletic’s coach Ernesto Valverde managed the squad carefully, welcoming back Nico Williams after injury but missing key players Alex Berenguer and Oihan Sancet. Despite these absences, the team demonstrated strong tactical discipline to maintain their lead and add further goals to secure the win. Mallorca, managed by Jagoba Arrasate, suffered their fourth defeat of the season, a continuation of their struggles as they sit at the bottom of the table with just five points, having one win, two draws, and four losses.
The victory improved Athletic Club's LaLiga standings to 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, totaling 10 points, moving them closer to midfield stability, although La Vanguardia reported Athletic sitting 5th with 13 points, suggesting some variation in reported statistics. The referee overseeing the match was Alejandro Quintero González.
Athletic had come into the game following a disappointing loss to Borussia Dortmund in midweek European action, and this result at home serves as a rebound to regain confidence in the domestic league. Mallorca, in sharp contrast, continue to face difficulties as they attempt to climb out of the relegation zone.
The game was broadcast live on M+ LaLiga and LaLiga TV Bar, with detailed minute-by-minute coverage available for fans. Athletic’s achievement underlines their resilience and strategic execution at San Mamés as they look to maintain form in a competitive LaLiga campaign.