article_snippet: A stunning header from Aritz Aduriz shortly before half time was enough to win the day for an organized and impressive Athletic Bilbao.
article_snippet: Gareth Bale struck a post with an extraordinary shot from close to the halfway line as full time approached while Arduriz almost doubled Athletic Bilbao's lead with another headed chance late on.
article_snippet: The result means second placed Barca can now take top spot should The result win at home to mid-table Rayo Vallecano Sunday.
article_snippet: After a slow start to the season the Basques are now up to eighth position.
article_snippet: we are very proud of how hard we worked," goalscorer Arduriz said in comments carried by the AFP news agency.
article_snippet: "The fans have enjoyed it a lot and The fans deserved that after the poor performances at San Mames earlier in the season.
article_snippet: Hiroshi Kiyotake gave the hosts a surprise lead after 25 minutes but Xabi Alonso levelled shortly after.
article_snippet: David Luiz opened the scoring as the first half came to a close before Zlatan Ibrahimovic doubled the Parisian's advantage from the penalty spot on the hour mark.
article_snippet: Substitutes Blaise Matuidi and Javier Pastore secured a convincing 4-1 win over Lens at the Parc de Princes after Yoann Touzghar had pulled one back deficit for Lens.
highlights_snippet: Solitary goal from Aritz Aduriz enough to give the Basques victory .
  