Guruzeta keeps Athletic afloat, one goal from his best season | OneFootball

Guruzeta put Athletic ahead on 15 minutes against Osasuna, a timely strike that offered welcome relief in a testing season.

According to El Correo, he has been their most opportunistic forward and the only attacker showing a true scorer’s instinct this campaign.

The breakthrough came from a quick restart before Osasuna were set. Nico Williams drew three defenders, skipped away and hit a low shot that forced a fine save from Sergio Herrera. Guruzeta reacted first to the rebound and finished low for 1-0.

The goal underlined a campaign in which he has become central for Athletic. He now has 15 in all competitions, eight in La Liga, two in the cup and five in the Champions League, leaving him one short of the 16 he managed in 2023-24.

His penalty-box instincts are a key factor in keeping Athletic competitive and avoiding a closer look at the relegation fight in a difficult year.

Source: El Correo