Athletic Club beat Getafe 4-0 at San Mamés.

The clash took place on 25 October 2026 at Bilbao’s San Mamés stadium as part of the LaLiga season. Both sides entered the match looking to improve their standing, but the home side quickly imposed their intent in front of a supportive crowd.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when Álex Berenguer converted a free-kick, striking the bottom right corner with his right foot to put Athletic Club ahead. The lead was doubled before the half-hour mark as Iñaki Williams fired a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, the move set up by a precise assist from Berenguer.

Getafe’s response was limited to discipline, with Ramón Terrats receiving a yellow card in the 39th minute. Four minutes later Dani Carvajal was also booked, the referee noting a bad foul.

The second half opened with Johan Mojica earning a yellow for another bad foul in the 63rd minute, leaving Getafe with three cautions. Athletic Club restored their dominance in the 70th minute when Aitor Paredes headed home from the centre of the box after a corner cross from Berenguer, making it 3-0.

Two minutes later, Beñat Gerenabarrena of Athletic Club was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, his only booking of the match.

Tensions escalated in the 86th minute when Mario Martín was sent off after a straight red card, reducing Getafe to ten men for the remainder of the game. Despite the numerical advantage, Athletic Club added a fourth goal in the 88th minute when Yuri Berchiche unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, again assisted by Berenguer following a set-piece situation.

Standout performers

Álex Berenguer was the clear catalyst, directly contributing to all four goals – scoring the opener and providing the assists for Iñaki Williams, Aitor Paredes and Yuri Berchiche. Iñaki Williams added a well-timed strike to make it 2-0, while Aitor Paredes’ headed goal and Yuri Berchiche’s late finish completed the comprehensive tally.

Match facts

  • Final score: Athletic Club 4-0 Getafe
  • Scorers: Álex Berenguer (17'), Iñaki Williams (35' – assist Álex Berenguer), Aitor Paredes (70' – assist Álex Berenguer), Yuri Berchiche (88' – assist Álex Berenguer)
  • Bookings: Ramón Terrats (39'), Dani Carvajal (43'), Johan Mojica (63') – all Getafe; Beñat Gerenabarrena (72') – Athletic Club
  • Sending-off: Mario Martín (86') – straight red, Getafe
  • Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao

What it means

The 4-0 win gives Athletic Club three points and a strong statement of attacking intent, while Getafe return home without points and must regroup after the red-card dismissal that left them a man short in the closing stages.