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Athletic Bilbao has made it through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after defeating Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain on aggregate. The match was played at the San Mamés Stadium and saw Athletic Bilbao take control from the start, scoring two goals in the first half. The first goal came courtesy of Brazilian forward Rui Costa, who scored a stunning volley from outside the box that deflected off the crossbar before finding the back of the net. The second goal came from Spanish midfielder Aitor Ocasio, who converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to seal the win for Athletic Bilbao. Despite the victory, Athletic Bilbao will face another tough opponent in the next round, as they will be playing against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. However, the team is not discouraged by this challenge and is looking forward to the game. Athletic Bilbao has been in great form this season, having won all of their league games so far and sitting in third place in La Liga. They have also been performing well in Europe, reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League for the first time since 2015. Overall, Athletic Bilbao's performance in the Europa League has been impressive, and they will be hoping to continue their success in the competition. With their strong defensive record and experienced players like Iker Casillas and Nacho Monreal, Athletic Bilbao should be able to progress further into the tournament. |
