Continuing on the path to victory against Athletic Club
This Saturday, Atlético de Madrid host Athletic Club at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano (21:00 CET) in a high-stakes clash in LaLiga EA Sports.
After the goal-fest away in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona (4-4), we await another important game at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. We will host Athletic Club, who are eager to demonstrate why they are in fifth-place in the league, sitting in a Champions League spot, just five points behind us and six behind Barcelona and Real Madrid. The match is an important one, perfect for those with an appreciation for top-tier football.
On Tuesday, in Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid rose to the occasion and secured a draw, which, could have even been a win in a match during which Julián Álvarez, Llorente and Sorloth all scored. After the match at the Mestalla on Saturday against Valencia (0-3) with goals from Julián Álvarez (2) and Correa, the demanding trip to Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys came along, where our team delivered a strong performance. Now, it is time to face Athletic Club, another top team to face in one of the 13 finals that remain for us in LaLiga.
The Basque side are unbeaten in 16 games in LaLiga, with nine wins and seven losses. They have not lost in the league since matchday nine, when they lost 2-1 to Girona. It is worth noting that Athletic have only lost three league games this season, the aforementioned match against Girona, against ourselves at San Mamés (0-1) thanks to Correa’s goal, and against Barcelona (2-1) on matchday two. Furthermore, they proved lethal in their most recent match as they destroyed Valladolid (7-1) at San Mamés.
Diego Pablo Simeone’s side are unbeaten in five games in LaLiga. After the loss away to Leganés (1-0), the side won two games, against Mallorca (2-0) and Valencia (0-3), and three draws (1-1), at home to Villarreal and Celta and then away to Bernabéu against Real Madrid. Now, it is time to face Athletic in this marathon of matches, because there will be the Round of 16 game against Real Madrid, and with a trip to Getafe and visit from Barcelona to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in between. But, we will take it match by match. Up next: Athletic Club.
