“Nico Williams heads home from the center of the box just seconds into the second half to give Athletic Club a shock 1-0 lead.”
Pivotal“Robert Navarro doubles the lead with a left-footed finish after a rapid counter-attack, catching Atlético completely off guard.”
Pivotal“Oihan Sancet caps off the win with a right-footed finish from the center of the box, sealing a comprehensive 3-0 victory in stoppage time.”
Athletic Club
Atlético de Madrid
Outstanding performance
Athletic Club•GoalkeeperAtlético de Madrid dominated the ball with 62% possession and created 80 dangerous attacks to Athletic's 24, but none of that mattered once the home side found their moments of quality. Two goals in the opening three minutes of the second half, from Nico Williams and Robert Navarro, blindsided a Atlético team that had controlled the first 45 minutes without breaking through, and Oihan Sancet's stoppage-time strike put a harsh final gloss on the scoreline. Despite conceding 15 shots and 632 passes to Atlético's dominance, Athletic were ruthlessly efficient, converting three of their eleven shots while their defense - marked by 21 tackles and 5 saves from Unai Simón - held firm against wave after wave of pressure. For Atlético, this is a damaging result that dents their title-race credentials, while Athletic's clinical edge and defensive resilience offer real encouragement despite being outplayed for large stretches.
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Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Aitor Paredes concedes.
Foul committed by Mikel Jauregizar of Athletic Club.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Goal! Oihan Sancet scores for Athletic Club with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The score is now Athletic Club 3, Atletico Madrid 0.
Attempt saved. Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Unai Simón of Athletic Club. The shot was assisted by Koke.
Atletico Madrid is called offside. Marc Pubill is the player caught in the offside position.
Mikel Jauregizar's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul committed by Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club.
Cristian Romero from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Johnny Cardoso comes on for Álex Baena.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Gorka Guruzeta comes on for Nico Williams.
Foul committed by Johaneko Louis-Jean of Athletic Club.
Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Foul committed by Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid.
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club commits a foul.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Arnau Ortiz from Atletico Madrid misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
Attempt saved. Unai Simón from Athletic Club saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Pablo Barrios of Atletico Madrid, directed towards the top right corner. The assist came from Julián Alvarez.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Johaneko Louis-Jean comes on for Robert Navarro.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Alex Berenguer comes on for Iñaki Williams.
Nico Williams from Athletic Club misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a quick counterattack.
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club commits a handball.
Cristian Romero from Atletico Madrid misses a header from very close range, directing it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Álex Baena with a cross after a corner.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Mikel Jauregizar comes on for Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Koke comes on for Morten Hjulmand.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Cristian Romero comes on for Giuliano Simeone.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Julián Alvarez comes on for Lee Kang-In.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Jesús Areso concedes.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Arnau Ortiz comes on for Ademola Lookman.
Atletico Madrid win a corner after Aymeric Laporte concedes.
Atletico Madrid win a corner after Jesús Areso concedes.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club commits a handball.
Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Atletico Madrid win a corner after Yuri Berchiche concedes.
assist: Iñaki Williams
Goal! Athletic Club leads Atletico Madrid 2-0. Robert Navarro scores for Athletic Club with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break.
Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. The assist came from Robert Navarro.
Goal! Athletic Club leads Atletico Madrid 1-0. Nico Williams scores for Athletic Club with a header from the center of the box.
The second half begins with the score at Athletic Club 0, Atletico Madrid 0.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Aitor Paredes comes on for Yeray Álvarez due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The first half ends with Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid tied at 0-0.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Yeray Álvarez from Athletic Club.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid hits the right post with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, assisted by Marcos Llorente.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Aymeric Laporte concedes.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Yeray Álvarez from Athletic Club.
Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club wins a free kick on the right wing.
Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked. Marcos Llorente provided the assist.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Yeray Álvarez concedes.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lee Kang-In of Atletico Madrid.
Lee Kang-In of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Yeray Álvarez from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The assist came from Giuliano Simeone.
Attempt missed. Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right after a corner.
Atletico Madrid are awarded a corner after Beñat Gerenabarrena concedes.
Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lee Kang-In of Atletico Madrid.
Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta commits a foul for Athletic Club.
Morten Hjulmand from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Atletico Madrid is called offside as Giuliano Simeone is caught in an offside position.
Delay is over and the match is ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid misses an attempt, shooting right-footed from over 35 yards, sending the ball high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Morten Hjulmand.
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Attempt missed. Robert Navarro from Athletic Club takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Jesús Areso's cross.
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt missed. Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes just to the left.
Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Morten Hjulmand of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Alejandro Grimaldo from Atletico Madrid takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Oihan Sancet.
Athletic Club is awarded a corner after Alejandro Grimaldo concedes it.
Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club misses an attempt, shooting high and wide to the left from the left side of the six-yard box. The chance was assisted by Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta after a corner.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Alejandro Grimaldo concedes.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Marcos Llorente concedes.
Attempt missed by Giuliano Simeone from Atletico Madrid, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
First half begins.
