The Spanish La Liga tournament is already halfway through with Barcelona leading the rankings. Atletico Madrid is currently in the third spot with 53 points, and Athletic Club is just one step behind with 48 points.
Atletico is set to host Athletic Club on Saturday, 1st March at the Wanda Metropolitano at 8:00 PM (UK time).
Will the Rojiblancos (Atletico) be able to blaze through the match? Or will the Los Leones (Athletic) dominate Saturday’s match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the La Liga – Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Saturday, 1st March, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
- Where to watch in the UK: UK TV, Amazon Prime
Atletico Madrid: Analysis and Team Preview
Atlético Madrid is having a strong 2024–25 season under coach Diego Simeone and is well on its way to a UEFA Champions League qualification. The team has 15 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses in 25 matches, and is currently ranked third in the standings.
Atletico finished last season in fourth place. A significant factor contributing to their success this year is their focus on physical fitness under coach Luis Piñedo, who has modernized the training regimen to improve endurance.
In terms of performance, forward Julián Álvarez stands out as the team’s top scorer, netting nine goals, along with Alexander Sørloth (9 goals, 2 assists) and Griezmann (8 goals, 5 assists).
Squad
- Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
- Defenders: R. Le Normand, Nahuel Molina (3 assists), J. Giménez, Axel Witsel, C. Lenglet, Javi Galán, C. Azpilicueta, Reinildo
- Midfielders: M. Llorente (2 goals, 2 assists), R. De Paul (3 goals, 3 assists), Koke, C. Gallagher, Pablo Barrios
- Strikers: A. Griezmann (8 goals, 5 assists), Julián Alvarez (9 goals, 2 assists), A. Sørloth (9 goals, 2 assists), Samuel Lino (3 goals, 2 assists), Ángel Correa (3 goals, 1 assists), Giuliano (1 goals, 4 assists), R. Riquelme
New Signings
None
Injuries Update
- César Azpilicueta: Physical discomfort, doubtful for next match
- Koke: Muscle injury, ruled out till mid-March 2025
Athletic Bilbao: Team Analysis and Preview
Los Leones or Athletic Bilbao is also enjoying a strong 2024–25 season under head coach Ernesto Valverde. The team currently stands 4th in La Liga, well-positioned for European qualification next season. They finished fifth last season and earned a spot in the Europa League. They are currently in round 16 of the Europa League and will face Roma on 7th March.
Midfielder Oihan Sancet has been phenomenal this season, leading as the top scorer with 13 goals. However, he sustained a muscle injury and has been sitting on the sidelines for the last two weeks. He is likely to take one more week to recover.
Los Leones’ next match against Atlético Madrid is significant, as a win will narrow the gap between the two teams to just two points.
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, J. Agirrezabala
- Defenders: Dani Vivian (3 goals), Aitor Paredes (3 goals), Yuri, O. De Marcos, Yeray, A. Gorosabel, Iñigo Lekue, Unai Núñez, Adama Boiro
- Midfielders: Oihan Sancet (13 goals, 1 assist), I. Ruiz De Galarreta, Beñat Prados, M. Jauregizar (2 goals, 1 assist), Mikel Vesga, Unai Gómez, Peio Canales
- Strikers: I. Williams (5 goals, 9 assists), Nico Williams (3 goals, 5 assists), G. Guruzeta (6 goals, 2 assists), Álex Berenguer (5 goals, 6 assists), Álvaro Djaló
New Signings
- Forward Maroan Sannadi transferred from Spanish club, Deportivo Alavés
Injuries Update
- Oihan Sancet: Thigh injury, doubtful for next match
- Álvaro Djaló: Ankle injury, ruled out till mid-March 2025
Form Guide
Atletico Madrid
- Draw with Barcelona 4-4 (Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal, 25 February)
- Lost to Valencia 0-3 (La Liga, 22 February)
- Draw with Celta Vigo 1-1 (La Liga, 15 February)
- Draw with Real Madrid (La Liga, 8 February)
- Won against Getafe 5-0 (Spanish Copa del Rey, 4 February)
Athletic Bilbao
- Won against Real Valladolid 7-1 (La Liga, 23 February)
- Draw with Espanyol 1-1 (La Liga, 16 February)
- Won against Girona 3-0 (La Liga, 8 February)
- Draw with Real Betis 1-1 (La Liga, 2nd February)
- Won against FC Viktoria Plzen 3-1 (UEFA Europa League, 30th January)
La Liga Season Highlights
| Atletico Madrid | Stats | Athletic Bilbao |
| 3 | League position | 4 |
| 15 | Matches Won | 13 |
| 8 | Drawn | 9 |
| 2 | Lost | 3 |
| 53 | Total points | 48 |
| 42 | Goals scored | 44 |
| 16 | Goals conceded | 22 |
| 26 | Goal difference | 22 |
Atletico vs Athletic Club: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
Both teams have faced each other 14 times since the 2019/20 season. Athletic Club has won six times, Atletico has won five matches, while three ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Athletic Club 0–1 Atlético Madrid (31 August 2024)
- Atlético Madrid 3–1 Athletic Club (27 April 2024)
- Athletic Club 3–0 Atlético Madrid (29 February 2024, Copa del Rey)
- Atlético Madrid 0–1 Athletic Club (7 February 2024, Copa del Rey)
- Athletic Club 2–0 Atlético Madrid (16 December 2023)
Atletico has won the last two meetings while Athletic has won three. Both teams are evenly matched in their head-to-head games, so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Atletico is averaging 1.68 goals per game this season
- Athletic Club is maintaining a 1.76 goals-per-match average
- Chelsea has kept 4 clean sheets in the Premier League matches, while Southampton has kept 2.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: Odds as per 7bet
| Atletico Madrid (1) | x | Athletic Bilbao (2) |
| 1/1 | 5/2 | 14/5 |
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