Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Athletic Club host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on 05 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in Bilbao. The fixture comes in the “Regular Season - 4” round of the 2026 La Liga campaign, with the Basque side looking to make home advantage in Bilbao count against a high-flying Atletico.
In the current standings, Athletic Club sit 12th with 3 points from 3 matches (1 win, 2 defeats, goal difference -2), while Atletico Madrid are 2nd with 7 points from 3 games (2 wins, 1 draw, goal difference +4). That table context underlines the stakes: Athletic need points to stabilise their start, while Atletico aim to sustain an early title push. Against that backdrop, this clash – and the underlying Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid stats – takes on significant importance.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a recent series of tightly contested La Liga meetings between Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Athletic Club wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Atletico Madrid wins: 4
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context
The Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid timeline in recent La Liga seasons has been dominated by the Madrid side, though with several close scorelines that suggest a competitive rivalry. All five available fixtures in the record are league games, split between Bilbao and Madrid.
The most recent meeting came on 25 April 2026 in La Liga “Regular Season - 32” at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Atletico Madrid, playing at home, edged a dramatic 3-2 win over Athletic Club after trailing 0-1 at half-time (half-time 0-1, full-time 3-2). That result underlined Atletico’s capacity to turn games around and maintain their strong home form in this matchup.
On 06 December 2025 at San Mamés in Bilbao in La Liga “Regular Season - 15”, Athletic Club responded with a 1-0 home victory over Atletico Madrid (half-time 0-0, full-time 1-0). That win is the only Athletic success in the current sample, and it showed that San Mamés can still be a difficult venue for Atletico despite their generally superior record. Earlier in the 2024–2026 span, Atletico recorded further home and away successes: a 1-0 home win at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 01 March 2025 (La Liga “Regular Season - 26”), a 1-0 away win at San Mamés Barria on 31 August 2024 (La Liga “Regular Season - 4”), and a 3-1 home win at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 27 April 2024 (La Liga “Regular Season - 33”). Together, these fixtures define the current Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid timeline and highlight how often fine margins have decided the contests.
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers across these La Liga meetings underline Atletico Madrid’s edge, but also show that both sides are capable of finding the net.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Athletic Club 4 - 8 Atletico Madrid
- Average Goals per Match: Athletic Club 0.80 vs Atletico Madrid 1.60
Venue Split Performance:
- At Athletic Club's stadium: 2 matches played here — Athletic Club won 1 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Atletico Madrid's stadium: 3 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 3 (as home side), Athletic Club won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 25 April 2026: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Athletic Club (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga, Regular Season - 32
- 06 December 2025: Athletic Club 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga, Regular Season - 15
- 01 March 2025: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga, Regular Season - 26
- 31 August 2024: Athletic Club 0-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga, Regular Season - 4
- 27 April 2024: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Athletic Club (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga, Regular Season - 33
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Athletic Club Matches Results and Stats
Athletic Club’s early-season La Liga form in 2026 has been inconsistent. Across 3 league fixtures so far, they have 1 win and 2 defeats, with 3 goals scored and 5 conceded. Their season to date suggests a side that can create chances (averaging 1.0 goal per game) but is vulnerable defensively, particularly at home where they have conceded 3 goals in a single match. The overall form line of “LLW” and a negative goal difference reflect the need for greater defensive control ahead of facing Atletico’s efficient attack.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2
Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats
Atletico Madrid arrive in Bilbao with strong early-season momentum. In La Liga 2026 so far, they are unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 3. Their attack has been particularly productive, averaging 2.3 goals per match, including 3 goals in their only away game to date. Defensively, they have allowed 1 goal per match, a solid base that complements their attacking output. The form sequence “WDW” and a +4 goal difference underline why they currently occupy 2nd place and enter this fixture with confidence.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the available head-to-head record, Atletico Madrid hold a clear advantage over Athletic Club with 4 wins from 5 La Liga meetings and an 8-4 aggregate goal edge. The venue split shows that while Athletic have proven they can win at home – as in the 1-0 success at San Mamés in December 2025 – Atletico have otherwise been dominant, taking all three matches in Madrid and also winning once in Bilbao. Combined with current-season form, where Atletico are unbeaten and more prolific in front of goal, the historical and recent trends lean slightly towards the visitors. However, the narrow margins in several past scorelines and Athletic’s ability to raise their level at home suggest this could again be a competitive, closely fought encounter.
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.
