E don happen for Mendizorroza! Athletic Bilbao don come from behind to beat Alavés 4-2 for a match wey get everything: goals, drama, and plenty passion. The last derby of the season for Vitoria na pure gold for Athletic as they score four goals for second half to snatch victory. The game start with Alavés taking early lead through Antonio Blanco for just eight minutes. The home fans dey happy, they think say victory dey near. But Athletic no gree give up. Robert Navarro equalize for second half with a fine finish, but Alavés still push and Tenaglia score from corner to put them ahead again. The tension high for stadium. But then, Sancet show class with a well-taken goal to level things again. And when everyone think say the game go end draw, Nico Williams come out and score two goals – one for 83rd minute and another for stoppage time – to seal 4-2 win. The Athletic bench go wild, they celebrate like dem don win Champions League. This win help Athletic escape relegation battle and now they dey dream of European football. For Alavés side, e be painful loss as they still dey fight to stay up. The stadium be full house, with fans from both sides making noise. Alavés supporters show pride with banners and songs, but for final whistle, e be Athletic fans wey dey smile. The match get small interruption when some floodlights fail, but e no stop the action. Nico Williams na the hero of the day, with his speed and skill causing problems for Alavés defense. The victory show say Athletic still get fight for them, and they go look to build on this result.
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