Soccer-Bilbao beat Atletico 2-0 to move nearer Champions League spots

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Athletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid - San Mames, Bilbao, Spain - December 16, 2023 Athletic Bilbao fans celebrate after the match REUTERS/Vincent West

(Reuters) -Gorka Guruzeta and Nico Williams scored second-half goals to give Athletic Bilbao a 2-0 home win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday, lifting the Basque side up the LaLiga table to two points from the Champions League spots.

Unbeaten at home since losing to Real Madrid in their season opener in August, Ernesto Valverde's team dominated proceedings but were often frustrated by inspired Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who made several fine saves to keep his side in the game.