Atl.madrid X A.bilbao 【No Survey】
This victory keeps Atlético Madrid in fourth place with 60 points, trailing third-placed Valencia by just two points. For Athletic Bilbao, the loss is a significant blow to their European aspirations, leaving them ninth and three points away from a top-six spot.
Atlético beat Athletic but continue to push mental, physical limits
Antoine Griezmann leveled the score shortly after the restart, finishing a low cross from Álex Baena. Atl.Madrid x A.Bilbao
Sørloth added a second goal in stoppage time after being played through by Nahuel Molina, which proved essential.
Alexander Sørloth put Atlético ahead following a swift counter-attack, again assisted by Baena. This victory keeps Atlético Madrid in fourth place
Made several crucial saves, including an early stop against Guruzeta and a later one against Yuri Berchiche, to keep Atlético in the game. League Implications
Atlético Madrid secured a thrilling against Athletic Bilbao on April 25, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. This win ended a dismal four-game losing streak for Diego Simeone's side and served as a vital warm-up just days before their Champions League semi-final clash with Arsenal. Match Summary: A Tale of Two Halves Sørloth added a second goal in stoppage time
The first half saw Athletic Bilbao dominate early, taking the lead in the 23rd minute through a powerful header from an Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta corner. Atlético struggled to respond before the break, but they emerged transformed in the second half.