Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club Match Preview
Atletico Madrid host Athletic Club at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 25 April 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 32. Atletico sit 4th on 57 points with a goal difference of 18, while Athletic Club are 9th on 41 points with a goal difference of -11.
Atletico Madrid availability
Atletico Madrid have several confirmed absentees.
- T. Almada (Red Card) is sidelined.
- J. M. Gimenez (Injury) is sidelined.
- D. Hancko (Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Lookman (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
None of Atletico’s listed absentees feature among the current top league scorers or assist providers, so leading attacking contributors A. Sørloth (10 league goals) and G. Simeone (6 league assists, 4 goals) are available.
Athletic Club availability
Athletic Club also face notable losses.
- M. Jauregizar (Red Card) is sidelined.
- B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Laporte (Injury) is doubtful.
Impact summary
Atletico Madrid’s absences are concentrated in defense and midfield creativity, but their primary attacking output remains intact through A. Sørloth’s 10 goals and G. Simeone’s 6 assists. Athletic Club’s issues are more structural, with suspensions and injuries affecting midfield balance and defensive stability, especially if A. Laporte does not feature, potentially weakening their ability to contain Atletico’s attack.
