Espanyol Stuns Athletic Bilbao in Thrilling Comeback, Shakes Up La Liga Standings

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In a dramatic turn of events, Espanyol secured a fifth consecutive La Liga win on Monday, defeating Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at the San Mamés Stadium. The Catalan side's victory keeps them within striking distance of the top four, while it marks a dismal day for Athletic, who struggled with consistency and fell to their worst league position in four years. The hosts, Athletic, began the match on a high note when Álex Berenguer scored the opening goal just before halftime. However, Espanyol managed to draw level with a long-range volley from Carlos Romero just a minute before the break. The visitors then seized the initiative in the second half, capitalizing on a mistake by Adama Boiro to take the lead through Pere Milla. Despite dominating possession and shots on goal, Athletic was unable to break through Espanyol's resolute defense. The result leaves Athletic in eighth place, their worst position at this stage of the season in four years, while Espanyol rises to fifth, just two points behind Villarreal.