Club Atlético de Madrid vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Club Atlético de Madrid vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
- Club Atlético de Madrid 38 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 38 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Sergio Escriche
- Referee Diego Sanchez
- Referee Abraham Dominguez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Athletic Club | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Levante UD | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Feb | Villarreal CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Cadiz CF | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Club Atlético de Madrid | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 69 | Points | 45 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 21 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 19 |
| 62 | Scored | 43 |
| 44 | Conceded | 58 |
| +18 | GD | -15 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 1.18 |
| 55% | Win % | 34% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Club Atlético de Madrid are 4th (69 pts). Athletic Club are 12th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Club Atletico de Madrid launch into their encounter with Athletic Club.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Club Atletico de Madrid in their trying to find a way past Athletic Club's compact .
- 10' Asier Villalibre has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Athletic Club started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' What a strike from Muniain! The score is 0-1.
- 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 31' Mario Hermoso is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Athletic Club tonight.
- 36' Spain international Yuri Berchiche has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' De Marcos was booked on 38.
- 41' Athletic Club player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Felipe. He receives a Yellow card.
- 47' Marcos Llorente makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Club Atletico de Madrid are in front.
- 51' Magnificent from Luis Suarez! That is 144 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 59' The whistle greets Mikel Vesga as he departs to be replaced by Dani Garcia.
- 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Saul. He replaces Thomas Lemar on 67 minute.
- 72' Lucas Torreira gets the nod from Club Atletico de Madrid. He replaces Luis Suarez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' The crowd applauds Raul Garcia as he leaves the pitch. Asier Villalibre steps in for Athletic Club.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Another substitution for Athletic Club to replace De Marcos by Ander Capa on 80 minute.
- 85' The travelling Athletic Club supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 88' Geoffrey Kondogbia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcos Llorente on 88 minute.
- 89' Another substitution for Club Atletico de Madrid to replace Yannick Carrasco by Renan Lodi on 89 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Renan Lodi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Athletic Club will have plenty to reflect on. Club Atletico de Madrid were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 13
- 11
- 15
- 22
- 9
- 14
- 18
- 21
- 7
Bench
- 12
- 5
- 19
- 4
- 8
- 10
- 20
- 24
- 1
Coach
Diego Simeone
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Mikel Vesga ↓ Dani Garcia 59'
- 17
- 8
- 1
- 5
- 3
-
18
De Marcos ↓ Jon Morcillo 80'
-
22
Raul Garcia ↓ Asier Villalibre 73'
-
10
Muniain C ↓ Jon Morcillo 80'
- 9
- 12
Bench
- 7
- 24
- 15
-
21
Ander Capa ↑ 80'
-
14
Dani Garcia ↑ 59'
-
20
Asier Villalibre ↑ 73'
- 13
- 26
- 16
-
27
Unai Vencedor Paris ↑ 73'
-
2
Jon Morcillo ↑ 80'
- 19
Coach
Marcelino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Inaki Williams | 4 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 4 |
| Nico Williams | 2 |
| Angel Correa | 2 |
| Muniain | 2 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 2 |
| Alvaro Morata | 2 |
| Gorka Guruzeta | 2 |
Head to Head
Club Atlético de Madrid Form
2021-03-10
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–1
Athletic Club
W
2021-03-07
Club Atlético de Madrid
1–1
Real Madrid CF
D
2021-02-28
Villarreal CF
0–2
Club Atlético de Madrid
W
2021-02-23
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–1
Chelsea FC
L
2021-02-20
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–2
Levante UD
L
2021-02-17
Levante UD
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73
Club Atlético de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Atlético de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Club Atlético de Madrid or Draw
76%
Draw or Athletic Club
50%
Club Atlético de Madrid or Athletic Club
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Club Atlético de Madrid
| Handicap | Club Atlético de Madrid covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.