Atl Madrid vs Ath Bilbao final score, result (La Liga): Antoine Griezmann rescued Madrid

Atl Madrid vs Ath. Bilbao Highlights

Atletico Madrid is far behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Coach Simeone's men are also in danger of falling out of La Liga's top four. With Griezmann and Correa leading the assault, the Madrid team launched its strongest lineup.

Of course, Atletico is the team that makes the first move. Nonetheless, the "Rojiblancos" are currently doing quite poorly in their offensive season. That was further evidenced by the fact that they were defenseless for more than 70 minutes against Bilbao.

Thankfully for coach Simeone, superstar Antoine Griezmann shone in the most crucial situation. Atletico was assured of fourth place thanks to the French striker's goal in the 73rd minute, which gave them three points and put them four points clear of Betis. In a challenging season that saw them lose in the quarterfinals of both the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, it was only their sixth home victory.

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Atl Madrid vs Ath. Bilbao Highlights

Atl Madrid vs Ath Bilbao Summary

On Sunday, Athletic's 22-year-old goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala produced two superb saves in the first half to prevent Atletico from taking an early lead. Atletico was the stronger team for significant portions of the fascinating game. Athletic had some decent chances thanks to Iker Muniain and the Williams brothers, Nico and Inaki, but they were stopped by an efficient Atletico Madrid defense.

After the half, Diego Simeone's team had a string of opportunities that they failed to take advantage of before Griezmann finally broke the score in the 73rd minute. The striker finished a magnificent solo performance by slotting home a low shot inside the box after combining with replacement Memphis Depay, who set his teammate free with a backheel before sprinting past two defenders. The goal was Griezmann's 14th against Bilbao in 30 appearances, the most against any team in his professional career.

Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atleticon Madrid to gain 3 points

Atletico has 41 points from 22 games, two more than Real Sociedad in third place, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Celta on Saturday due to an own goal in stoppage time. Fifth-place Real Betis has 37 points. Real Madrid is in second place with 51 points, behind Barcelona, who are first with 59 after a late victory against lowly Cadiz.

Atl Madrid vs Ath Bilbao final score

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Atletico Madrid: Griezmann 73'

Atl Madrid vs Ath Bilbao confirmed line-ups

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Gimenez, Reinildo, Hermoso, Molina, Koke, Carrasco, De Paul, Llorente, Griezmann, Correa

Bilbao: Julen Agirrezabala, De Marcos, Yuri, Yeray, Dani Vivian, Dani Garcia, Mikel Vesga, Oihan Sancet, Muniain, I. Williams, Nico Williams

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