MADRID: Athletic Bilbao’s run without a win in the La Liga reached seven consecutive matches after drawing at relegation-threatened Getafe 0-0 on Monday.

It was the fifth draw for Athletic during their winless streak, leaving the Basque Country club in ninth place after 16 matches. Their last league win was in October at home against Villarreal.

Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simn made several key saves, including in second-half stoppage time, to help the visitors avoid defeat against Getafe. Athletic have been held scoreless in four of their last five games.

Getafe coach Quique Sanchez Flores was sent off after the final whistle for complaining to the referee.

Getafe started the season with seven consecutive defeats but have improved significantly lately. They have only one loss in their last six league games, and had won two straight at home.

The Madrid club remain second to last in the standings.

Published in Dawn, December 8th, 2021