Athletic Club beat Atlético Madrid 3-0

Athletic Club hosted Atlético Madrid at San Mamés in Bilbao for a LaLiga clash on 5 September 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to add points, but the home side quickly turned the tie into a showcase of attacking intent.

How it unfolded

The first notable incident came in the 39th minute when Atlético Madrid midfielder Lee Kang-In was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did not alter the flow of the game, but it highlighted the physical edge Atlético tried to impose.

Just after the break, Athletic Club took the lead. In the 46th minute Nico Williams rose to meet a cross and headed the ball from the centre of the box into the centre of the goal. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage.

Two minutes later, Athletic Club doubled their lead. Iñaki Williams surged forward on a fast break and delivered a precise pass to Robert Navarro, who struck a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner. The 48th-minute finish made it 2-0 and underscored the potency of Athletic’s counter-attacking play.

The final blow arrived in stoppage time. In the 90th minute Oihan Sancet finished a move with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The goal sealed a 3-0 win for Athletic Club as the whistle blew.

Standout performers

Nico Williams opened the scoring with a well-timed header, setting the tone for the home side. Robert Navarro’s clinical finish, assisted by Iñaki Williams, provided the second goal and demonstrated the effectiveness of the fast-break partnership. Iñaki Williams’ contribution with the assist was pivotal in the early second half. Oihan Sancet capped the performance with a late strike, ensuring the result was comprehensive.

Match facts

  • Final score: Athletic Club 3-0 Atlético Madrid
  • Scorers: Nico Williams (46'), Robert Navarro (48' – assist Iñaki Williams), Oihan Sancet (90')
  • Bookings: Lee Kang-In (Atlético Madrid) – yellow card, 39'
  • Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao

What it means

The 3-0 result gives Athletic Club three points and a clean sheet, while Atlético Madrid return home without any points from the encounter. Both clubs will look to build on these outcomes in their upcoming LaLiga fixtures.