Athletic Bilbao romped to a 6-0 win over HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier at San Mames tonight.
Goals from Inigo Perez, Andoni Iraola and a brace each from Aritz Aduriz Zubeldia and Susaeta were enough to see off the Finnish outfit as Athletic put one foot firmly into the competition in which they finished runners-up last season.
The Basque side took a three-goal lead into the break. Zubeldia and Susaeta both added to their tally in the second half before Iraola added a sixth late on.
The return leg is Thursday, August 30 at the Sonera Stadium in Helsinki.
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Paul Gorst
Paul Gorst
