Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Athletic Club 3-1 in La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
3–1
FT
Athletic Club
Athletic Club
May 21, 2017

Atletico Madrid secured a vital 3-1 victory over Athletic Club in La Liga, thanks to a brace from Fernando Torres and a late goal from Ángel Correa. The match was a demonstration of Atletico Madrid's defensive solidity and attacking prowess, with Torres taking advantage of early opportunities to put the home side in control. Despite a brief resurgence from Athletic Club, Correa's goal ensured Atletico maintained their lead in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Fernando Torres scored twice at the 8th and 11th minute, with assists from Antoine Griezmann and Koke respectively.
  • • Iñaki Williams scored for Athletic Club in the 71st minute, assisted by De Marcos.
  • • Ángel Correa added the third goal for Atletico Madrid in the 89th minute.
  • • T. Partey and Gabi both received yellow cards for Atletico Madrid, in the 38th and 45th minute respectively.

Lineups

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 15 S. Savić (D)
  • 19 L. Hernández (D)
  • 5 Tiago (M)
  • 14 Gabi (M)
  • 8 Saúl (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 10 Y. Carrasco (M)
  • 22 T. Partey (M)
  • 9 Fernando Torres (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 K. Gameiro
  • 23 N. Gaitán
  • 11 Á. Correa
  • 31 Álex García
  • 39 Juan Moreno
  • 1 Moyà
  • 17 A. Cerci

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 Kepa (G)
  • 6 San José (M)
  • 24 Balenziaga (D)
  • 4 A. Laporte (D)
  • 27 Yeray Álvarez (D)
  • 22 Raúl García (M)
  • 7 Beñat (M)
  • 8 Iturraspe (M)
  • 18 De Marcos (D)
  • 20 Aduriz (F)
  • 10 Muniain (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Iñaki Williams
  • 14 Susaeta
  • 17 Mikel Rico
  • 1 Iraizoz
  • 16 Etxeita
  • 15 Lekue
  • 2 Bóveda

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    8' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Fernando Torres · Assist: A. Griezmann
  2. Atletico Madrid
    11' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Fernando Torres · Assist: Koke
  3. Atletico Madrid
    38' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Partey
  4. Atletico Madrid
    45' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Gabi
  5. Athletic Club
    46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Iturraspe · On: I. Williams
  6. Athletic Club
    57' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Raúl García · On: Susaeta
  7. Atletico Madrid
    64' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fernando Torres · On: K. Gameiro
  8. Atletico Madrid
    70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: N. Gaitán
  9. Athletic Club
    71' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Williams · Assist: De Marcos
  10. Athletic Club
    74' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Beñat · On: Mikel Rico
  11. Atletico Madrid
    88' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tiago · On: Á. Correa
  12. Atletico Madrid
    89' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Correa

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Madrid Athletic Club
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 88%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 432 564
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 353 496
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid's early goals by Fernando Torres set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Athletic Club.
  • ▸ The late goal by Ángel Correa at the 89th minute solidified Atletico Madrid's lead, ensuring the team's victory in the match.