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
Atlético beat Athletic but continue to push mental, physical limits
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 Atl.Madrid x A.Bilbao
Ignited the comeback with his 49th-minute goal.
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
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.
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 struggled to respond before the break, but
Antoine Griezmann leveled the score shortly after the restart, finishing a low cross from Álex Baena.