Athletic goes into the next round in the Europa League

Athletic Club made a giant step in its mission to qualify in the play offs of the UEFA Europa League. The Bilbao team won 2-0 against Inter Bakú in an away clash in the third round of classification, thanks to two goals, scored by midfielder Javier Eraso.

The team, directed by Ernest Valverde started the game at a high rhythm, pressuring with high intensity at every challenge against their rival. Thus, Athletic didn't take much time to get their rewards. After 12 minutes, Eraso converted from the penalty spot, set up by Óscar de Marcos to put his team 1-0 up on the scoreboard.

Despite the superiority of the 'rojiblancos', which could have extended their lead with a high shot from Markel Susaeta, the match approached half time with few advantages. After returning to the changing room, Eraso established himself as a protagonist, scoring goal number two after a great pass from his own Susaeta.

Athletic enjoyed numerous occasions to have signed a more comfortable victory, but the keeper Salahat Agayev was able to make various interceptions for the Azerí team with merit. Finally, the ‘Lions’ will face the second leg with a two-goal advantage with will allow them to dream about the next round in the Europa League.