Bad operation for Bilbao. After Betis’ draw, the Basques had the opportunity to take 6th place, qualifying for the Europa League Conference. Beaten by Sevilla (1-0), Athletic is three points behind European places.
In a tough game, Bilbao found the net twice, but both goals were ruled out for offside. While the two teams were heading straight for a draw, Lucas Ocampos, mowed down by Yeray Alvarez, obtained, at the very end of the match, the victory penalty which he converted in stride (90th + 2).
The Sevillians, 11th, have a fifth match without defeat in the Championship. Relegated at the end of January, the Andalusians are now closer to a qualifying place in the European Cup (8 points), than to the red zone (10 points).