Atl. Madrid vs Ath Bilbao: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Atletico Madrid prepare to host Athletic on April 25, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Atletico Madrid, currently 4th in the standings with 57 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 40 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. The attack has been led by Alexander Sorloth, the leading goalscorer this season with 10 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, Giuliano Simeone, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Athletic, sitting 11th with 38 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Gorka Guruzeta, who leads the scoring with 6 goals. Support has come from Robert Navarro, Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Atletico Madrid and Athletic have favored Atletico Madrid, with Athletic claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Sevilla, Atletico Madrid recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Musso, Diaz, Martinez, Pubill, Bonar, Vargas, Mendoza, Almada, Baena, Belaid, Sorloth. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Athletic's last outing came against Villarreal, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Simon, Berchiche, Laporte, Vivian, Lekue, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, Williams, Sancet, Williams, Guruzeta. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Atletico Madrid are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Atletico Madrid and Athletic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Atletico Madrid's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Athletic's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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