Athletic Bilbao has qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League after defeating Dynamo Kyiv in their group stage match. The Basque club's victory was a huge boost to their hopes of progressing further in the competition and securing a place in the knockout stages.
The match between Athletic Bilbao and Dynamo Kyiv was played at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night and saw the hosts dominate proceedings from start to finish. They created numerous chances throughout the game and were ultimately rewarded with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Iker Muniain and Aritz Aduriz.
The result means that Athletic Bilbao will now face a Ligue 1 team in the round of 16. However, the club will be eager to get their campaign off to a positive start and secure a victory against their French opponents.
The Europa League is a highly competitive tournament and Athletic Bilbao will need to be at their best if they want to progress to the next round. They have already shown that they can compete with some of Europe's top clubs and will be hoping to continue this form in the knockout stages.
Overall, it was a strong performance by Athletic Bilbao in their group stage match against Dynamo Kyiv. With a round of 16 clash with a Ligue 1 side on the horizon, the club will be looking forward to getting back into action and continuing their impressive form.