Athletic Club secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Elche CF in La Liga, with Inaki Williams breaking the deadlock in the 25th minute. Yeray Álvarez sealed the win with a close-range header in the 70th minute, as Athletic Club climbed to 9th in the standings. The result sees Athletic Club move within a single point of the European spots, breathing new life into their top-seven aspirations.