Atletico Madrid take on the visitors Athletic Bilbao in the round 26 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Saturday, March 1st at Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid).
Atlético’s summer spending was justified. Los Colchoneros have been playing under Diego Simeone for a long time, and he responded to last season’s fourth-place finish—where Atlético shockingly finished below Girona—by significantly overhauling the squad. The club invested heavily in new signings, and while things didn’t click immediately, the impact is now evident. They secured direct qualification to the Champions League Round of 16, where they will face city rivals Real Madrid. In La Liga, they remain locked in a tight race with Barcelona and Real Madrid for the top spots, and their recent 3-0 thrashing of Valencia demonstrated their growing confidence. Additionally, they are still competing in the Copa del Rey, where they are battling Barcelona in the semifinals. The first leg of the semifinal was a thriller, ending in a dramatic 4-4 draw, proving that Atlético can go toe-to-toe with the strongest sides.
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Athletic won last season’s Copa del Rey, defeating Atlético in the semifinals en route to the title—although Los Colchoneros ultimately finished higher in La Liga. This time, however, Athletic Club suffered an early setback in the cup, losing 3-2 at home to Osasuna. Despite that disappointment, they have been rock-solid in the league and currently sit comfortably inside the top four. Their 7-1 demolition of struggling Valladolid highlighted their attacking firepower, while their return to the Europa League has also been promising. Williams and company advanced directly to the Round of 16, further showcasing their impressive form. With four wins in their last five La Liga matches, Athletic looks like a serious contender for a top-four finish.
Athletic Club previously had a good run against Atlético, but in 2024, Simeone’s side has had the upper hand over Valverde’s team. With Atlético playing at home, they are the favorites. However, Athletic Club is in excellent form, and while both Simeone and Valverde are known for their pragmatic approaches, recent matches suggest a more open game. The best bet here is Over 2.0 Total Goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.0 scored goals.
