Athletic Club Secure First Win Under Terzić, Defeat Celta Vigo 2-0
In a crucial La Liga encounter at Estadio Balaidos, Athletic Club secured their first victory under new manager Edin Terzić, defeating Celta Vigo 2-0. The win, which came on August 30, 2026, was a much-needed boost for the Basque side, who had struggled in their opening matches. For Celta, the defeat leaves them with just one point from their first three games, extending their poor run of form at home, where they have now won only two of their last ten matches.
Both teams entered the match with just one point each, prompting both managers to make seven changes to their starting lineups in search of a turnaround. The new-look Celta side created the first clear chance when Ferran Jutgla chased a ball over the top and squared it to Williot Swedberg, but the Swede’s effort was straight at Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon. That miss proved costly, as Athletic grew into the game and eventually found the breakthrough, with the visitors’ clinical finishing making the difference.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with the over/under set at 2.5 goals. Those who bet on the under were rewarded, as the two goals scored meant the under hit. Athletic’s victory also proved profitable for bettors who backed them at +168 odds, meaning a $100 bet would have returned $268. Key moments included a golden opportunity squandered by Celta Vigo, who turned a shot off target from just five meters out, a miss that encapsulated their frustrating evening.
Substitutions played a significant role in the match, with Celta introducing Ilaix Moriba, Borja Iglesias, and Hugo Álvarez in an attempt to find an equalizer, while Athletic brought on Ibón Sánchez to shore up the midfield. Despite Celta’s efforts, Athletic’s defense held firm, and the visitors sealed the win with a second goal late in the game. The result marks a turning point for Terzić’s tenure, while Celta will need to regroup quickly to avoid being dragged into an early-season relegation battle.
Shimanta Das 
