Athletic Bilbao and Getafe shared a fair 1-1 draw as Spain’s new La Liga campaign kicked off on Thursday. Los Leones midfielder Oihan Sancet fired his team ahead at San Mames with a fine finish from range after 27 minutes. Getafe had chances to level after the break but Peter Gonzalez hit the post and Athletic goalkeeper Alex Padilla made a superb save to deny Carles Alena one-on-one. Jose Bordalas’ side were on top and levelled through Nigeria midfielder Chrisantus Uche on his Getafe debut, steering home a header from a corner.
Ernesto Valverde brought on winger Nico Williams, who starred for Spain as they won Euro 2024 this summer, in response but Copa del Rey winners Athletic could not find a winner.
