Done deal. Three points confirmed. Athletic Club 2-1 Elche, full time at San Mamés.
Athletic Club defeated Elche CF 2-1 in LaLiga Matchday 25, played on the night of February 20, 2026, at San Mamés, Bilbao. Kick-off was at 21:00 CET.
Gorka Guruzeta opened the scoring in the 64th minute, finishing at the near post from a Yuri Berchiche cross. André Silva levelled for Elche from the penalty spot in the 69th minute, after Íñigo Lekue fouled Germán Valera inside the area. Guruzeta then converted a second penalty in the 89th minute to win it for Athletic — after VAR confirmed Pedro Bigas had fouled Aymeric Laporte in the box.
