La Liga Gameweek 4
Athletic Club 3 - 0 FT Atletico Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lee Kang-In 39'
45' ↓ Yeray Álvarez ↑Aitor Paredes
HT
46' Nico Williams
48' Robert Navarro Muñoz (Iñaki Williams)
↓ Ademola Lookman ↑Arnau Ortiz 58'
↓ Morten Hjulmand ↑Koke 59'
↓ Lee Kang-In ↑Julián Álvarez 59'
↓ Giuliano Simeone Baldini ↑Cristian Romero 59'
60' ↓ Iñigo Ruiz De Galarreta ↑Mikel Jauregizar
66' ↓ Iñaki Williams ↑Alex Berenguer
66' ↓ Robert Navarro Muñoz ↑Johaneko Louis-Jean
76' ↓ Nico Williams ↑Gorka Guruzeta
↓ Alejandro Baena Rodríguez ↑Johnny Cardoso 76'
90' Oihan Sancet
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jesús Areso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Yeray 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Aymeric Laporte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ruíz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Beñat Gerenabarrena 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Robert Navarro 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Oihan Sancet 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.0
Rating
Nico Williams
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
I. Williams 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
BENCH
Álex Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Louis-Jean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Rincón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Prados
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Berenguer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Guruzeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maroan Sannadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
J. Oblak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marcos Llorente 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Marc Pubill
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
D. Hancko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Grimaldo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
G. Simeone 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pablo Barrios
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
67%
Pass Acc
M. Hjulmand
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Lee Kang-In 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Álex Baena
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
BENCH
J. Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Romero
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | Atletico Madrid | 3 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Metropolitano Stadium |
| 12/06/2025 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés |
| 03/01/2025 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 08/31/2024 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 04/27/2024 | Atletico Madrid | 3 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 02/29/2024 | Athletic Club | 3 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | San Mamés Barria |
| 02/07/2024 | Atletico Madrid | 0 - 1 | Athletic Club | Copa del Rey | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 12/16/2023 | Athletic Club | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 02/19/2023 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 10/15/2022 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
04/25/2026
12/06/2025
03/01/2025
08/31/2024
04/27/2024
02/29/2024
02/07/2024
12/16/2023
02/19/2023
10/15/2022
Athletic Club Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Athletic's Second-Half Blitz Stuns Atletico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A ruthless second-half display from the hosts completely shattered expectations and delivered a massive early-season reality check to the visitors.
The Tactical Stalemate
Atletico Madrid arrived aiming to run the show, dominating possession with a massive 62% share through the early exchanges. The Stakes were unmistakably high, with the visitors looking to solidify their Champions League spot and chase down the league leaders. Despite mounting set-piece pressure and whipping in corner after corner, Atletico's forwards found zero joy in the final third. The Intensity was bubbling under the surface as the home crowd roared their approval for every desperate block and crunching tackle. Even veteran forward Antoine Griezmann could not carve open the resolute and highly disciplined home defense. The hosts stood remarkably firm, soaking up the relentless pressure and refusing to bend under the weight of expectations. It was a tense tactical stalemate that set the stage perfectly for a dramatic and completely unforeseen shift in momentum.
The Double Blow
The match exploded into life immediately after the restart, completely shredding the defensive script that dominated the first half. In the 46th minute, Nico Williams broke the deadlock with a breathtaking and clinical finish that sent the home fans into pure delirium. Before Atletico could even process that initial setback, the Balance of power shifted irreversibly. Just two fleeting minutes later, Iñaki Williams orchestrated a brilliant, sweeping move down the flank to perfectly set up Robert Navarro Muñoz. The midfielder made absolutely no mistake, doubling the advantage and leaving the visiting defense completely shell-shocked. This rapid-fire double punch entirely derailed the Madrid giants' meticulously crafted game plan. Athletic's ruthless efficiency brutally punished Atletico's high defensive line, turning a previously tight contest into a stunning exhibition of fast transition football.
Sealing the Upset
As the clock ticked down toward the final whistle, Atletico desperately poured men forward in hopes of manufacturing a miracle comeback. They ultimately attempted a barrage of 15 shots, turning the final third into a shooting gallery, yet they severely lacked any real cutting edge. Their sheer desperation inevitably left massive, highly exploitable gaps at the back. In the 90th minute, Oihan Sancet ruthlessly hammered the final nail into the coffin on a rapid counter-attack, completing a remarkable 3-0 demolition job. This massive Upset Factor breathes crucial life into Athletic's early campaign, lifting them out of the mid-table muck and building massive confidence. For the heavily favored visitors, it serves as a brutal reality check, emphatically proving that monopolizing the ball means absolutely nothing without a killer instinct.
Key Questions
Who scored for Athletic Club?
Nico Williams, Robert Navarro Muñoz, and Oihan Sancet all found the net during a dominant second-half performance.
Did Atletico Madrid dominate the match?
They controlled 62% possession and attempted 15 shots overall, but lacked any finishing touch in the final third.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Desperation Meets Title Ambition
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. Athletic Club's winless nightmare collides with an unbeaten Atletico Madrid in a match that already reeks of survival stakes.
The Setup
It is only September, but alarm bells are deafening for Athletic Club. Rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points, their dismal Form rating exposes a fragile defense leaking goals for fun. In stark contrast, Atletico Madrid arrives with a quiet confidence and four points on the board. A massive Balance rating highlights how tight the margins will be on the pitch, despite the glaring gap in the standings. The early-season Stakes are deceptively high, forcing the home side into a must-win mentality to escape a developing relegation battle. A solid Stars metric guarantees that flashes of individual brilliance will ultimately decide this clash.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Unai Simón attempting to halt the red-hot Alex Baena. The Spanish goalkeeper is under siege behind a crumbling backline, and Baena arrives in terrifying rhythm. If Simón cannot command his box and disrupt the visitor's playmaking flow, the away side will dictate the tempo with absolute ease.
Our Prediction
Expect Atletico Madrid to absorb early frantic pressure before striking ruthlessly on the counter. The hosts will push forward out of pure desperation, leaving gaps that the visitors are perfectly built to exploit. Our verdict leans toward a narrow away victory, potentially a 2-1 finish, as sheer quality punishes home anxiety.