CORNELLÀ DE LLOBREGAT, Spain (Interstat) — Espanyol defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Wednesday at RCDE Stadium in a La Liga match to open the season for both clubs. Forward Pere Milla scored in the 69th minute off an assist from substitute Yeray Álvarez, who also was booked with a yellow card in the 46th minute. Forward Kike García added a goal in the second minute of second-half stoppage time. Espanyol’s defense held Athletic Bilbao scoreless, limiting the visitors to few clear chances. The win improved Espanyol to 1-0 in league play and overall. Athletic Bilbao fell to 0-1 across all competitions. The home side converted two of its opportunities while Athletic Bilbao could not find the back of the net. The victory was Espanyol’s first of the season and Athletic Bilbao’s first loss.