Pontevedra 4–0 Athletic Bilbao B
Spanish Primera División RFEF – Group 1
Date: 9 May 2026, 22:20 CEST

Pontevedra turned in a clinical, dominant display at Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, dismantling Athletic Bilbao B with a convincing 4-0 victory. The result not only extended the home side’s unbeaten run on their own turf but also dealt a significant blow to the visitors’ hopes of climbing into the promotion playoff places.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Pontevedra seized control of the midfield and never relinquished it. The Galician side pressed high, forced turnovers, and attacked with purpose. Athletic Bilbao B, fielding a young lineup, struggled to cope with the intensity and physicality of the hosts. By the interval, the match was effectively decided.

Key Moments

• 12th minute – 1-0: A crisp passing move down the right flank ended with a low cross that was turned home by Pontevedra’s leading scorer, who shrugged off his marker to finish from six yards.
• 29th minute – 2-0: A corner kick was only half-cleared, and the ball fell to an unmarked midfielder on the edge of the box. His first-time volley sailed into the top corner, leaving the visiting goalkeeper with no chance.
• 58th minute – 3-0: A swift counter-attack saw the home side break through the Bilbao defensive line. The striker rounded the keeper and slotted into an empty net.
• 74th minute – 4-0: Substitute forward added gloss to the scoreline with a powerful header from a pinpoint cross. It was his fifth goal off the bench this season.

Tactical Story

Pontevedra operated in a fluid 4-3-3, with wide players constantly switching positions to stretch the Bilbao defence. The midfield trio dominated possession, winning second balls and supplying quick passes to the front line. Athletic Bilbao B attempted to build from the back but were repeatedly harried into mistakes. Their young central defenders struggled with the direct running of the Pontevedra forwards, and the absence of a physical presence in midfield left them overrun.

Standout Performers

The home side’s man of the match was their deep-lying playmaker, who completed over 90% of his passes and created four chances. His range of passing opened up the Bilbao defence time and again. Up front, the two-goal hero showed composure and movement that has made him one of the division’s most feared strikers. For Athletic Bilbao B, the only bright spot was their goalkeeper, who made several fine saves to keep the score from becoming even more lopsided.

Impact on the Standings

With this win, Pontevedra solidified their position in the top half of the Primera División RFEF Group 1 table, moving to within three points of the playoff zone. Athletic Bilbao B, meanwhile, slipped to 14th place, now five points adrift of the promotion fight. The defeat was their heaviest of the season and will raise questions about their ability to compete against more experienced sides away from home.

The result also extended Pontevedra’s impressive home record: they have now lost only once at Pasarón all campaign. For the Basque visitors, a quick response will be needed as they prepare to face another top-half opponent next week.