Athletic Club continued their flying start to the new Spanish season, beating Real Betis 2-1 away at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
Softfootball reported that both teams aimed to continue their unbeaten run before the clash , and the victory makes it three wins from three for Ernesto Valverde's men, the club's best opening run since Joaquin Caparros guided them to the same feat back in 2009/10.
However, it wasn't a straightforward victory. Betis were the better team at halftime, gaining momentum as the game progressed. Pablo Garcia was very close to breaking the deadlock when his shot took a deflection and clipped the post. while Inaki Williams had already forced alvaro Valles into action at the other end, reminding the home crowd how dangerous he can be.