Unionistas de Salamanca defeat Bilbao Athletic 2-1

Unionistas de Salamanca secured a 2-1 victory against Bilbao Athletic at the Reina Sofía Stadium during the ninth matchday of the Primera Federación championship.

Álvaro Gómez opened the scoring for Unionistas in the 42nd minute, but Bilbao Athletic equalized shortly after halftime with a long-range strike from Eñaut Lete in the 46th minute. The decisive goal came in the 72nd minute from Pau Ferrer, who scored with a header following a cross from the right side.

The match concluded with significant tension. In the 97th minute, Bilbao Athletic's Mikel Serrano was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for striking the Unionistas goalkeeper. The incident resulted in Serrano requiring medical assistance from the Red Cross and being carried off on a stretcher. Despite a late penalty appeal by Bilbao Athletic, the referee ruled no foul following a VAR review.