Atl.madrid X A.bilbao -

Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for the visitors in the final seconds, but it was too late to prevent an Atlético victory. Key Match Statistics Atlético Madrid Athletic Bilbao Score 3 Possession 57% Expected Goals (xG) 1.47 (Sørloth) 1.25 (Faced) Shots on Target Sources: Player Highlights

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

Ignited the comeback with his 49th-minute goal. Atl.Madrid x A.Bilbao

Atlético beat Athletic but continue to push mental, physical limits

A vital playmaker, providing assists for both Griezmann and Sørloth's first goal. Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for the visitors

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

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. Match Summary: A Tale of Two Halves Ignited

Named Man of the Match, he delivered a clinical second-half brace that secured the three points.