In a closely contested La Liga match, Athletic Bilbao narrowly defeated Deportivo Alaves 1-0. The solitary goal, which came early in the second half, was a testament to Bilbao's persistent attacking efforts, despite a well-organized Alaves defense. Bilbao, with nine corner kicks compared to Alaves' two, demonstrated a consistent threat in set-piece scenarios, albeit converting just one into a decisive goal. This reflected their superior play in the final third and ability to keep the pressure on their opponents.

Bilbao's gameplay was characterized by aggressive offensive strategies, evidenced by the high number of corners and frequent incursions into Alaves' defensive zone. Their discipline in maintaining possession and creating opportunities allowed them to optimize their scoring chance. Alaves, on the other hand, struggled to penetrate Bilbao's backline, managing only two shots on target which were capably dealt with by the Bilbao goalkeeper.

Defensively, both teams maintained discipline, with each only receiving a single yellow card, indicating a match played within the realms of fair play, except for Bilbao's 16 fouls compared to Alaves' 12, showing a more aggressive defensive stance by the home side. Alaves' inability to convert their limited opportunities and difficulty in breaking through Bilbao's midfield and defense was a crucial factor in the result. The controlled aggression and strategic utilization of corner-kick opportunities by Bilbao were instrumental in securing their victory.

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