Athletic Bilbao secured their first win over Las Palmas in the Spanish La Liga this weekend, with a thrilling set-piece goal sealing the deal.

The match was played at the San Mamés Stadium and saw Athletic Bilbao take on Las Palmas. The home team had the better of the opening stages but it was Las Palmas who took the lead after just three minutes when they hit the post from close range.

However, Athletic Bilbao responded well and managed to level the scores before half-time through a penalty kick from Iker Muniain. The second-half saw both teams create chances but it was Athletic Bilbao who came closest to taking the lead when they hit the crossbar again.

But it was in the closing stages that the match truly went down to the wire. With only five minutes left on the clock, Athletic Bilbao found themselves under pressure as Las Palmas looked to grab a draw.

But in a moment of brilliance, Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper Iker Casillas produced a stunning save to deny Las Palmas' shot on target. From the resulting corner, Athletic Bilbao were able to break forward and score the winning goal thanks to a header from Muniain.

The win was a big one for Athletic Bilbao, who have struggled in recent weeks. But with this victory, they can now look towards the rest of their campaign with confidence. It was also a great performance from their goalkeeper Casillas, who made several crucial saves throughout the game.

Overall, it was an exciting and thrilling match between two top sides in the Spanish La Liga. And while Athletic Bilbao may have come out on top, there is still plenty more to play for as the season progresses.