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Resumen de Athletic Club vs RCD Espanyol (2-1)

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Unai Simon - Concedes early in win Simon conceded one goal and made two saves during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Simon was beaten early on a counter-attack from Tonny Vilhena but eventually secured a fourth straight win thanks to a quick comeback from his own side. With league matches less frequent and Julen Agirrezabala often playing in the Copa del Rey, Simon has done well to stay sharp while not playing too much. Up next is the Copa del Rey semifinal against Valencia before Monday's trip to Mallorca, which have scored the second-fewest goals in La Liga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Comes off bench in win Williams logged 26 minutes off the bench and put one shot off target during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Williams didn't get the start in preparation for Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal against Valencia, so it's not surprising he didn't make the lineup when he's going to play in every match anyway. When looking for goals from Athletic's attack, Oihan Sancet offers more production than Williams who spends most of his time doing the hard work.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Serrano - Active in win Serrano provided five inaccurate crosses and put one shot on target in 72 minutes of Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Serrano has looked better with each passing performance, though he wasn't nearly as productive as when he scored on his debut. Still, there was a noticeable improvement in the quality of the attack when Serrano was replaced by captain Iker Muniain, so there's more to improve on for the youngster. Up next is the Copa del Rey semifinal against Valencia before Monday's trip to Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Comes off bench in return Villalibre played for 18 minutes of Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Villalibre made his return following a hamstring injury that's kept him out for two months and didn't waste his time making some lung-busting runs and working hard to help his team. If Villalibre can remain fit, it's a good sign for the depth of Athletic's attack, especially if Raul Garcia needs time to recover following an injury suffered Monday. Up next is the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal against Valencia before Monday's trip to Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletic beats Espanyol 2-1 to move closer to European spots

Athletic Bilbao has moved closer to the European qualification places in the Spanish league with a 2-1 win over Espanyol

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Dani Vivian - Logs assist in win Vivian provided one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Vivian set up a rare goal for Inigo Martinez that saw one defender provide for another, but it worked out well to secure another home win. What's more impressive is that Vivian still has yet to lose a match as a starter, and this makes him worth tracking whenever Yeray Alvarez isn't in the lineup. Up next is the semifinal against Valencia in the Copa del Rey and a trip to Mallorca on Monday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE