Berenguer double lifts Bilbao to third in standings

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Álex Berenguer slots in the goal for Athletic Bilbao

Álex Berenguer slots in the goal for Athletic Bilbao

Updated: Jan 13, 2024, 09:06 pm

Álex Berenguer scored twice in the first half as Athletic Club moved up to third place in Laliga after a 2-1 home win in the Basque derby against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Bilbao have 41 points, level with Barcelona in fourth and seven points behind leaders Real Madrid and Girona, who all have a game in hand.

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Berenguer broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark by tapping in a cross from close range and 12 minutes later he doubled the advantage by capitalising on a rebound.

Sociedad attempted a late comeback and Mikel Oyarzabal reduced the deficit two minutes before stoppage time, but Bilbao held out.

Sociedad are sixth with 32 points.