Valencia was also quite happy because they were able to win at home against Athletic Bilbao even though before the match started Athletic Bilbao was superior. However, Athletic Bilbao had to suffer defeat in that match and it is quite possible that Athletic Bilbao will be overtaken by Barcelona again if Barcelona can win tomorrow at home to Real Betis. Now Valencia is in seventh place, but if tomorrow Real Betis is able to win at home in the match against Barcelona, of course Valencia's position will also change again.
Valencia scored a single goal and won, their 4th victory in a row. Hugo Duro jumped very well and scored another header. Duro is playing very well this season, already scoring 9 goals. We may see him in big teams in the coming years. Valencia is also a big team, but he can go to one of the bigger teams with this performance.
With this result, Valencia rose to 7th place. These are the times we are used to seeing them. Valencia should always be around there. Success comes with a young and good squad.
After losing to Barca in October last year in La Liga, Athletic Bilbao faced defeat after 10 matches. Athletic Bilbao have played well this season and are currently third in the points table, but if win today would have widened their points gap with Barcelona. Athletic Bilbao had control of the match, taking three shots at goal but unable to beat the goalkeeper. H. Duro scored the only goal in the 61st minute to give Valencia the lead and win. Valencia are behind the first but are slowly coming back towards the top of the points table.