Athletic Bilbao deliver major blow to Girona’s La Liga title hopes

Álex Berenguer scored twice as Athletic Bilbao brought high-flying Girona back down to earth with a 3-2 victory on Monday, a result that provided a reality check to the Catalan side’s lofty La Liga title ambitions.

Berenguer intercepted a pass from oppositon midfielder Aleix García to score and give Athletic the lead in the second minute but Viktor Tsyhankov levelled from close range shortly after half-time.