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Matchday 4 · Saturday 5 September, 16:15 · San Mamés

Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid: line-ups and result

Athletic Bilbao 10 · 6 points
  • 46' Nico Williams
  • 48' Robert Navarro
  • 90' Oihan Sancet
3 - 0
Atletico Madrid 7 · 7 points

Line-ups Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

Athletic Bilbao 4-2-3-1 · E. Terzić
1 Simón
17 Yuri
14 Laporte
5 Yeray
12 Areso
24 Gerenabarrena
16 de Galarreta
10 Williams
8 Sancet
23 Navarro
9 Williams
  • 45' Aitor Paredes Yeray
  • 60' Mikel Jauregizar Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
  • 66' Johaneko Louis-Jean Robert Navarro
  • 66' Álex Berenguer Iñaki Williams
  • 76' Gorka Guruzeta Nico Williams

Line-up for Athletic Bilbao: Simón, Yuri, Laporte, Yeray, Areso, Gerenabarrena, de Galarreta, Williams, Sancet, Navarro, Williams

Bench
  • 31 J. Louis-Jean
  • 13 Álex Padilla
  • 15 Hugo Rincón
  • 30 Iker Monreal
  • 4 Aitor Paredes 45'
  • 6 Beñat Prados
  • 20 Alejandro Rego
  • 18 Mikel Jauregizar 60'
  • 44 S. Sanchez
  • 7 Álex Berenguer 66'
  • 11 Gorka Guruzeta 76'
  • 21 Maroan Sannadi
Absentees Athletic Bilbao

Djaló, Vivian, Serrano, Canales, Egiluz (injured)

Atletico Madrid 4-4-2 · D. Simeone
13 Oblak
22 Grimaldo
17 Hancko
18 Pubill
14 Llorente
11 Lookman
23 Hjulmand
8 Barrios
20 Simeone
10 Baena
7 Kang-in
  • 58' Arnau Ortiz Ademola Lookman
  • 59' Koke Morten Hjulmand
  • 59' Cristian Romero Giuliano Simeone
  • 59' Julián Álvarez Lee Kang-in
  • 76' João Cardoso Álex Baena

Line-up for Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Grimaldo, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente, Lookman, Hjulmand, Barrios, Simeone, Baena, Kang-in

Bench
  • 24 Robin Le Normand
  • 21 C. Romero
  • 27 J. Dominguez
  • 6 Koke 59'
  • 5 J. Cardoso 76'
  • 16 Arnau Ortiz 58'
  • 4 Rodrigo Mendoza
  • 46 J. Castillo
  • 15 J. David
  • 19 J. Álvarez 59'
  • 1 J. Musso
  • 30 Dani Martínez
Absentees Atletico Madrid

Sørloth, Vargas (injured)

Highlights Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Athletic Bilbao

  1. Robert Navarro Midfielder 2 goals 0 assists
  2. Oihan Sancet Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Iñaki Williams Midfielder 0 goals 2 assists
  4. Álex Berenguer Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Aitor Paredes Defender 1 goals 0 assists

Atletico Madrid

  1. Álex Baena Midfielder 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Giuliano Simeone Forward 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Lee Kang-in Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Ademola Lookman Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Marc Pubill Defender 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Athletic Bilbao

Player Starts Min. Form
Unai Simón 4/4 360 strong
Oihan Sancet 4/4 335 solid
Aymeric Laporte 3/4 302 solid
Beñat Gerenabarrena 3/4 283 solid
Iñaki Williams 4/4 249 solid
Jesús Areso 3/3 234 mixed
Álex Berenguer 2/4 234 solid
Yeray 3/3 225 solid

Atletico Madrid

Player Starts Min. Form
Jan Oblak 4/4 360 solid
Dávid Hancko 4/4 360 strong
Pablo Barrios 3/4 294 strong
Ademola Lookman 4/4 293 solid
Giuliano Simeone 3/4 272 solid
Álex Grimaldo 3/3 270 mixed
Marc Pubill 3/3 246 strong
Morten Hjulmand 3/4 246 solid

Stats

Athletic Bilbao Match Atletico Madrid
  • 38% Possession 62%
  • 11 Shots 15
  • 4 Shots on target 5
  • 4 Shots off target 9
  • 3 Corners 8
  • 8 Fouls 6
  • 0 Offsides 2
  • 0 Yellow cards 1
  • 0 Red cards 0

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.30 1.20
  • Predicted goals4.0
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners12.0

Team comparison

ATH home Per match ATM away
1.50 Points 1.50
2.00 Goals for 1.50
1.50 Goals against 2.00
1.72 xG for 1.55
1.37 xG against 1.60
6.5 Corners 5.0
LW Home and away form WL

Head-to-head record Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

42 previous meetings
13 Athletic Bilbao 4 draws 25 Atletico Madrid
  • Goals per match2.55
  • Both teams scored43%
  • Over 2.5 goals52%
  • Apr 2026 Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Bilbao
  • Dec 2025 Athletic Bilbao 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid
  • Mar 2025 Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao
  • Aug 2024 Athletic Bilbao 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid
  • Apr 2024 Atletico Madrid 3 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
  • Feb 2024 Athletic Bilbao 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid
  • Feb 2024 Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
  • Dec 2023 Athletic Bilbao 2 - 0 Atletico Madrid
  • Feb 2023 Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao
  • Oct 2022 Athletic Bilbao 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Who is unavailable for Athletic Bilbao against Atletico Madrid?

Athletic Bilbao are without Álvaro Djaló (coach’s decision), Dani Vivian (hamstring injury), Nico Serrano (coach’s decision), Peio Canales (muscle injury) and Unai Egiluz (knee injury).

Who is unavailable for Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao?

Atletico Madrid are without Alexander Sørloth (muscle injury) and Obed Vargas (coach’s decision).

What formation do Athletic Bilbao play?

Athletic Bilbao have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 4 matches under E. Terzić.

What formation do Atletico Madrid play?

Atletico Madrid have used a 4-4-2 in 3 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-4-2.

How did the last meeting between Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid finish?

On 25 April 2026, Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao finished 3-2.

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