Guruzeta's Late Penalty Brace Secures Thrilling Athletic Bilbao Victory Over Elche

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Guruzeta's Late Penalty Double Lifts Athletic Bilbao Past Elche in Thriller

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News18•21-02-2026, 09:45

Guruzeta's Late Penalty Double Lifts Athletic Bilbao Past Elche in Thriller

•Gorka Guruzeta scored a second-half penalty double, securing a 2-1 victory for Athletic Bilbao over Elche in La Liga.
•This marks Athletic Bilbao's third consecutive league win, a feat not achieved since August.
•Guruzeta's brace included a fine finish from a Yuri Berchiche cross and a controversial 89th-minute penalty.
•Elche's André Silva scored a penalty, but the team suffered an agonizing eighth consecutive game without a win.
•The loss leaves Elche in 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone.

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