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Athletic Bilbao coach Valverde happy after thumping win against Mallorca

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde was delighted with Friday night's win against Real Mallorca.

Yuri Berchiche struck twice, with Gorka Guruzeta and Iker Muniain also scoring for the 4-0 win.

"From our point of view it was a very complicated match. It certainly helps when you score a goal in the first move. It gives you a boost," Valverde said.

"After winning tonight, we can now focus on the upcoming Copa match."

Valverde added: "LaLiga puts you where you are and tells you who you are. It's a long-distance race in which you have to overcome different tests. Now we have the Copa and we have to go all out."

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