Athletic Bilbao beats Alaves 2-0 in Basque Country derby to move closer to the top in Spanish league

MADRID — Athletic Bilbao defeated Alaves 2-0 in a Basque Nation derby on Friday for its fourth Spanish league win of the season.

Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet scored a aim in every half for the guests, which moved two factors behind chief Actual Madrid forward of the weekend matches. Athletic sits in fourth place, tied on factors with Barcelona and Girona.

It was the third straight match with out conceding for Athletic, whose solely loss was towards Madrid within the opening spherical. It additionally drew at Mallorca.

Promoted Alaves stayed nearer to the underside of the standings after its second consecutive defeat — and fourth of the season. It had received its different two dwelling video games this season, towards Sevilla and Valencia.

Alaves subsequent visits Celta Vigo, whereas Athletic hosts Getafe.