Atlético Madrid will host Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a clash that could have serious implications for the La Liga title race. While the battle for the top spot seems to be between Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid, Bilbao have quietly positioned themselves as dark horses, staying within touching distance of the leaders.
Match Details:
- Competition: Spain – LaLiga
- Date: Saturday, 1st, March 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid)
As things stand, Atlético Madrid sit third in the table with 53 points, while Bilbao are fourth with 48 points—just six points off the top. Both teams enter this fixture in excellent form, having gone unbeaten in their last five league matches.
Bilbao have historically been a tough opponent for Atlético. In their last 10 meetings across all competitions, the Basque side has won five, drawn one, and lost four, proving to be a persistent thorn in Atlético’s side.
With both teams looking to keep their momentum in the title race, this encounter promises to be a fiercely contested battle at the Metropolitano. Will Atlético strengthen their title hopes, or can Bilbao make a statement and push themselves further into the championship conversation?
Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Atlético Madrid | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 42 | 16 | +26 | 53 |
| 4th | Athletic Club | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 22 | +22 | 48 |
Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao prediction
Atletico Madrid’s resolute defense is crucial to their La Liga campaign but confidence in the Bilbao camp should be high after the Basque side thrashed Real Valladolid 7-1 on Sunday.
Atletico have conceded just 16 goals in 25 La Liga games this season but will face a Bilbao side in excellent form and one place below them in the table. The likes of Inaki, Nico Williams, and Gorka Gurjeta have all scored for Bilbao in their fifth consecutive game. Atletico could struggle to keep the door shut against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Lineups
Atletico Madrid possible XI: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Llorente, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez
Athletic Bilbao possible XI: Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Yuri; Jauregizar, Vesga; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Sannadi
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