Osasuna 1-3 Athletic: Young Mikel Merino shines in decisive win

On August 6, 2014 at El Sadar, Athletic defeated Osasuna 3-1, with a young Mikel Merino delivering an impressive performance that contributed to the win. The match was seen as a sign of Athletic's rising form in the league.

Osasuna, despite playing at home, showed defensive frailties and could not close the gap. Merino's breakthrough hinted at the future role he would play for the Spanish national team.

By the end of the season Athletic had climbed into the top positions of the table.