A thrilling match-up at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano
This Saturday 25 April we will experience an exciting league clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, which sees us face off against Athletic Club at 21:00 CEST.
We return to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano this Saturday 25 April at 21:00 CEST to play against Athletic Club. The fixture falls on a very special date for the Rojiblanco family as it will take place on the eve of the Club's 123rd anniversary.
Diego Pablo Simeone's side will be looking to secure all three points against the Basque team to strengthen their position in the Champions League qualification spots. In the midweek round, we lost 3-2 to Elche in a very demanding match, while Athletic Club beat Osasuna 1-0.
The most recent meeting between the two teams took place at San Mamés, where the Rojiblancos were unable to take any points, narrowly losing in a very even match. Recent clashes with Athletic Club have consistently been marked by intensity and balance, two hallmarks that will once again be on display this weekend. Looking at the table, both teams remain in the race for European qualification.
Following several away matches, we return to our stadium eager to reunite with our fans. The eve of the Club's 123rd anniversary will be a very special day.