Atlético de Madrid
Athletic Club
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1.91
Expected Goals (xG)
0.47
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
472 (85%)
Accurate passes
379 (82%)
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13
G
Jan Oblak
6.7
3
d
Matteo Ruggeri
6.3
15
d
Clement Lenglet
7.0
18
d
Mark Pubill
6.9
14
d
Marc Llorente
6.5
M
Alexandre Baena
54′
6
M
Fast (C)
7.3
8
M
Pablo Barrios
6.7
20
M
Giuliano Simeone
6.9
F
Alexander Sorloth
54′
90+3′
F
Antoine Griezmann
49′
1
G
Unai Simon
5.3
17
d
Yuri Berchiche
6.5
d
Aitor Parets
23′
3
d
Daniel Vivian
6.2
2
d
Andoni Gorosabel
5.9
M
Alexandre Rego
90+7′ M
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
23′
10
M
Nico Williams
6.5
20
M
Unai Gómez
6.2
9
M
Iñaki Williams (C)
6.2
F
Gorka Guruzeta
90+7′
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Atletico Madrid survived a thrilling clash with Athletic Club, winning 3-2 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Alexander Sorloth’s late heroics secured three crucial La Liga points.
Atlético de Madrid went into this matchup in fourth place in La Liga with 57 points from 32 games. The Athletic Club were ninth on 41 points, looking to climb higher after a run of mixed form. The visitors arrived in Riyadh having won their last outing, while Atlético had lost three games in a row before bouncing back with a win.
Athletic Club scored first through Aitor Paredes in the 23rd minute. The defender found the back of the net to give the visitors to the Metropolitano an early lead. Atlético de Madrid should respond quickly in order not to fall further behind.
The home team controlled possession during the first half, keeping 54 percent of the ball. However, they struggled to convert their chances into goals. Athletic Club’s defense remained firm despite sustained pressure from the Madrid team.
Atlético came out with renewed intensity after the break. Antoine Griezmann equalized in the 49th minute, restoring parity just three minutes into the second period. The momentum shifted decisively in favor of the home team.
Sorloth put Atlético ahead in the 54th minute, firing in what looked to be the winning goal. The Norwegian striker’s clinical finish gave the home side a 2-1 lead. Athletic Club refused to give up and continued to press forward in search of an equaliser.
The visitors created numerous chances despite being in front of the scoreboard. Athletic Club registered 12 shots in total compared to Atlético’s six. His expected total goals of 0.47 reflected his difficulty in finding the target, while Atlético’s 1.91 xG showed his clinical approach.
Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for Athletic Club in the 90+7th minute, setting up a frantic finish. The striker’s final goal made it 3-2 but came too late to salvage a result. Sorloth had secured victory with his second goal in the 90+3 minute, providing the decisive cushion.
Sorloth’s performance earned him a grade of 9.3, the most outstanding performance of the game. The forward created constant danger and finished his chances when it mattered most. Griezmann also impressed with a 7.2 rating, providing a crucial goal during the switch.
Atlético Madrid’s defense committed eight fouls but avoided any yellow cards throughout the game. Athletic Club committed 12 fouls in their aggressive approach. The Atlético goalkeeper made two crucial saves to preserve the victory.
This victory brings Atlético Madrid closer to the title race with 60 points from 33 games. Athletic Club remains ninth with 41 points after 33 games. The result shows Atlético’s resilience in tight competitions.
