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
Alexander Sørloth put Atlético ahead following a swift counter-attack, again assisted by Baena. Atl.Madrid x A.Bilbao
Antoine Griezmann leveled the score shortly after the restart, finishing a low cross from Álex Baena. Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for the visitors
Atlético beat Athletic but continue to push mental, physical limits Atlético beat Athletic but continue to push mental,
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
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.