Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Real Sociedad: Berenguer double gives hosts derby delight; lifts them to third

Alex Berenguer scored twice in the first half as Athletic Bilbao moved up to third place in La Liga with a 2-1 home win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Bilbao have 41 points, tied with Barcelona for fourth place and seven points behind leaders Real Madrid and Girona, all of whom have a game in hand.

Berenguer broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark by tapping in a cross from close range, and he doubled the lead 12 minutes later by capitalising on a rebound.

Sociedad attempted a late comeback, with Mikel Oyarzabal cutting the deficit two minutes before stoppage time, but Bilbao held firm.

Sociedad are sixth with 32 points.

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