X A.bilbao - Atl.madrid

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

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

Alexander Sørloth put Atlético ahead following a swift counter-attack, again assisted by Baena. Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for the visitors

Antoine Griezmann leveled the score shortly after the restart, finishing a low cross from Álex Baena. Antoine Griezmann leveled the score shortly after the

Atlético beat Athletic but continue to push mental, physical limits

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.

Named Man of the Match, he delivered a clinical second-half brace that secured the three points.