La Liga Regular Season - 32
Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 FT Athletic Club
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Paredes (I. Ruiz de Galarreta) 23'
HT
49' A. Griezmann
54' A. Sorloth (A. Baena)
58' ↓ P. Barrios ↑J. Cardoso
63' ↓ M. Llorente ↑N. Molina
63' ↓ A. Griezmann ↑N. Gonzalez
↓ Y. Berchiche ↑A. Boiro 64'
↓ U. Gomez ↑O. Sancet 64'
↓ N. Williams ↑R. Navarro 70'
↓ I. Ruiz de Galarreta ↑M. Vesga 70'
↓ I. Williams ↑A. Berenguer 70'
72' ↓ Koke ↑O. Vargas
72' ↓ G. Simeone ↑R. Le Normand
90'+3 A. Sorloth (N. Molina)
G. Guruzeta (A. Rego) 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Marc Pubill 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
82
Passes
8
Duels
Clément Lenglet
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
74
Passes
10
Duels
Matteo Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Pablo Barrios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Koke
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
63
Passes
4
Duels
Alejandro Baena 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alexander Sorloth 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Salvi Esquivel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nahuel Molina 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Boñar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Andoni Gorosabel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Vivian 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aitor Paredes
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yuri Berchiche
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñaki Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Nico Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Gorka Guruzeta
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6
Rating
BENCH
Alex Padilla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adama Boiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeray Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymeric Laporte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oihan Sancet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Berenguer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko Izeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04/30/2022 | Athletic Club | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
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
04/30/2022
Atletico Madrid Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Five-Goal Metropolitano Thriller: Sorloth's Late Heroics Sink Athletic
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Our verdict is that this breathtaking clash perfectly illustrates the ruthless efficiency needed to survive the race for European qualification.
Early Shockwaves
The clash at Riyadh Air Metropolitano began with a tense, probing rhythm, but the visitors soon shattered the early calm. Despite the hosts having edged possession at fifty-four percent, the Basque side showed remarkable attacking intent, registering an impressive volume of total shots early on. Their bravery was rewarded in the 23rd minute when A. Paredes expertly converted a well-placed delivery from I. Ruiz de Galarreta. This early breakthrough heavily disrupted the tactical Balance of the match, forcing Atletico Madrid to abandon their measured approach. The away side looked entirely comfortable defending their narrow lead, absorbing pressure and waiting for counter-attacking opportunities. As the half-time whistle blew, the home crowd grew restless, demanding an immediate response to rescue their crucial top-four ambitions.
The Second-Half Reversal
Our take is that whatever was said in the home dressing room at half-time sparked an immediate, devastating reaction. Barely four minutes after the restart, A. Griezmann ignited the stadium with a crucial equaliser, resetting the board and unleashing a new wave of unrelenting Intensity. The momentum completely shifted in the blink of an eye. Just five minutes later, A. Sorloth capitalized on a brilliant phase of play, burying a chance orchestrated by A. Baena. In less than ten minutes, the entire narrative had flipped. The home side displayed a terrifying clinical edge, scoring three times from just four shots on target throughout the match. Athletic Club suddenly found themselves entirely overwhelmed by the ferocious attacking waves, unable to stem the bleeding as the crowd roared their approval.
A Breathless Finale
The late drama cemented this as a true modern classic. Deep into stoppage time, substitute N. Molina provided a vital spark, cutting the ball back for Sorloth to rifle home his second of the night and seemingly kill the tie in the 93rd minute. However, the Basque outfit refused to go quietly. Showing incredible spirit, G. Guruzeta pounced on an assist from A. Rego in the 97th minute, ensuring a nerve-shredding conclusion. Despite the late scare, the hosts held firm to secure a massive three points. The high Stakes of securing a Champions League position drove the home side over the line. This thrilling comeback victory serves as a monumental psychological boost, proving their resilience when the pressure is at its absolute peak in La Liga.
Key Questions
What made Alexander Sorloth the Man of the Match?
His clinical finishing was the difference. He delivered a stunning brace, including a crucial 93rd-minute strike to secure the win.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Extreme clinical efficiency from both sides and relentless attacking transitions turned the match into a breathtaking, end-to-end spectacle.
How did Atletico Madrid complete the comeback from behind?
They responded immediately after the break with Griezmann's equaliser, followed quickly by Sorloth capitalizing on Baena's assist to turn the tie completely around.
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.
Fortress Metropolitano Tested by Basque Resistance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Champions League qualification hangs in the balance as an almost flawless home record meets a dangerously resilient visiting side.
The Setup
Matchday 32 of La Liga brings high stakes to the Metropolitano Stadium on April 25, 2026. Atletico Madrid are clinging desperately to fourth place, fully aware that a slip-up could cost them elite European football next season. Their home record is frightening, boasting an 81% win rate that props up a solid Form rating despite some patchy results on the road. The visitors, Athletic Club, sit safely mid-table in 11th. While the overall Stakes are modest due to the visitors having little left to play for, the Balance score is exceptionally high, pointing to a matchup where the margins for error are razor-thin. Driven by international standouts on both ends of the pitch, the Stars rating maxes out to guarantee top-tier viewing.
Key Battle
This match will be won and lost in the tactical execution between the boxes. The home side's intricate midfield creation must find a way through the notoriously stubborn Basque back line. If the visitors absorb the early wave of pressure without cracking, they will find avenues to strike ruthlessly on the counter.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty, narrow home victory. The visitors will keep it tight and frustrate their hosts for the first hour, but the sheer volume of attacks and the imposing home atmosphere will eventually force a breakthrough for the capital side.