MX23RW : Friday, June 4 17:47:08| >> :600:1231749:1231749:
Sep 16, 2013 at 9pm UK at San Mames
Athletic Bilbao
3-2
Celta Vigo
San Jose (18'), Iraola (61'), Benat (68')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Charles (14'), Mina (79')

Result: Athletic Bilbao defeat Celta Vigo at San Mames

Athletic Bilbao come from behind to defeat Celta Vigo 3-2 at San Mames.

Athletic Bilbao have hung on to claim all three points in this evening's La Liga encounter with Celta Vigo at San Mames.

The home side fell behind early on thanks to a well-taken goal by Charles, but Mikel San Jose, Andoni Iraola and Benat put them in a commanding position.

Santiago Mina grabbed one back for the visitors with just over 10 minutes remaining, but Luis Enrique's boys could not find a leveller before the final whistle.

Celta's Charles Dias scores the opening goal against Athletic Club on September 16, 2013© Getty Images

Celta took the lead against the run of play in the 14th minute, when Rafinha capitalised on a mistake from San Jose to square for Charles to slot past Iago Herrerin.

However, the hosts took just four minutes to get back on level terms, as the former Liverpool defender made up for his error by turning home Benat's cross into the box.

Os Celestes were given the chance to retake the lead when the referee pointed to the spot when Nolito was fouled by Iago, but Charles blazed over the bar from 12 yards out.

Bilbao went ahead for the first time just past the hour mark, with Iraola curling an effort beyond Yoel.

Benat made it 3-1 after getting on the end of San Jose's long ball forward and firing into the top corner, but Mina's 79th-minute header gave the visitors a lifeline.

Ernesto Valverde's men nearly added to their lead before the end, but Oscar de Marcos saw his effort come back off the post.

The win sees Los Leones keep touch with the frontrunners in La Liga.

ID:105285: cacheID:105285:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3606:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Athletic Bilbao's Markel Susaeta celebrates his goal against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona on September 20, 2012
Read Next:
Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 3-2 Celta Vigo - as it happened
>

rhs 2.0
Todays Game Header Right
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CAtletico MadridAtletico38268467254286
2Real Madrid38259467283984
3Barcelona38247785384779
4Sevilla38245953332077
5Real Sociedad3817111059382162
6Real Betis381710115050061
7Villarreal3815131060441658
8Celta Vigo381411135557-253
9Granada38137184765-1846
10Athletic Bilbao381113144642446
11Osasuna381111163748-1144
12CadizCadiz381111163658-2244
13Valencia381013155053-343
14Levante38914154657-1141
15Getafe38911182843-1538
16AlavesAlaves38911183657-2138
17ElcheElche38812183455-2136
RHuesca38713183453-1934
RReal Valladolid38516173457-2331
REibarEibar38612202952-2330

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!