Athletic Bilbao is set for a Champions League spot after beating Las Palmas 1-0. Iñaki Williams scored the only goal within the first five minutes. Essugo played the full match for Las Palmas, who were without Fábio Silva. The Portuguese forward was named La Liga’s best U23 player the day before. Bilbao’s next match is against Manchester United in the Europa League semifinals. United is managed by Ruben Amorim.
Other La Liga Results
Celta Vigo thrashed Villarreal 3-0, moving up to seventh place. Fer López, Borja Iglesias, and Iago Aspas scored for Celta. Eric Bailly’s red card at 37 minutes hurt Villarreal. The loss doesn’t end Villarreal’s Champions League hopes. They have one point more than Betis.