Athletic Bilbao Survive Sevilla Fightback in La Liga Opener

Athletic Club kicked off their La Liga 2025/26 season with a thrilling 3-2 win over Sevilla at a rocking San Mamés, but they were made to work for it after nearly squandering a two-goal lead.

It was a perfect start for the Basque side, who raced into a 2-0 lead before half-time thanks to goals from Nico Williams and Iñigo Sancet. The hosts looked in full control heading into the break.

But the second half brought a dramatic shift. Dodi Lukebakio pulled one back for Sevilla with a precise finish, and just ten minutes later, Lucien Agoumé levelled the score — stunning the home crowd.

However, the drama wasn’t over. In the 81st minute, substitute Aitor Navarro rose highest to meet a cross from the right, nodding home the winner and sealing all three points for Athletic Bilbao.

2025-26, Spain - La Liga

Athletic Bilbao - Sevilla 3:2 (2:0)
Goals: Nico Williams, 36 (penalty) (1:0); Sannadi, 43 (2:0); Lukebakio, 60 (2:1); Agoume, 72 (2:2); Navarro Ro., 81 (3:2)

Athletic Bilbao: Simón U.; Vivian; Paredes; Areso (Gorosabel, 83); Yuri Berchiche; Ruiz I. (Vesga, 78); Jauregizar; Alex Berenguer (Navarro Ro., 67); Inaki Williams; Nico Williams; Sannadi (Guruzeta, 67)
Bench: Perez Alex; Boiro; Vencedor; Lekue I.; Nico Serrano; Izeta

Sevilla: Nyland; Carmona J.Á.; Salas K.; Castrín (Januzaj, 71); Agoume; Gudelj (Marcão T., 82); Sow Dj. (Romero Is., 87); Adams Ak.; Muzambo (Ejuke, 46); Lukebakio; Juanlu Sánchez
Bench: Fernández Ál.; Romero R.; Pedrosa; Bueno M.; Peque Fernández
Yellow Cards: Castrín 6; Agoume 37