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Atletico Madrid will be looking to return to winning ways after suffering back-to-back defeats when they host Athletic Bilbao at Civitas Metropolitano on Saturday night for a huge top-four decider in La Liga.
Diego Simeone's side currently sit fourth in the Spanish top-flight table, three points clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, with the two clubs seemingly in a direct battle for a Champions League ticket.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, April 27, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Civitas Metropolitano |
La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club will be played at the Civitas Metropolitano. It will kick off at 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the United States (US).
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club online - TV channels & live streams
The game will be shown live on ESPN+ in the US. Match highlights will be available on the platform after the game and fans can also follow the live updates on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Atletico Madrid team news
Atletico Madrid will be unable to call upon the likes of Marcos Paulo, Gabriel Paulista, Thomas Lemar and Memphis Depay on Saturday, with the injured quartet continuing their respective spells on the sidelines.
Marcos Llorente is back in contention after serving his suspension against Alaves, however, starting defender Stefan Savic will now have to sit out this weekend due to yellow card accumulation.
Atletico Madrid possible XI: Oblak; Witsel, Gimenez, Azpilicueta; Molina, De Paul, Koke, Llorente, Lino; Griezmann, Correa
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Oblak, Moldovan |
| Defenders: | Gimenez, Savic, Witsel, Paulista, Reinildo, Molina, Azpilicueta |
| Midfielders: | De Paul, Llorente, Vermeeren, Koke, Saul, Lino, Vitolo |
| Forwards: | Griezmann, Morata, Riquelme, Correa, Paulo |
Athletic Club team news
Athletic Club are a bit short-handed in the defensive department for their trip to Madrid, with Aitor Paredes and Yuri Berchiche missing through injury, while Oscar de Marcos is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
Athletic Club possible XI: Simon; Yeray, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Ruiz de Galarreta, Benat; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Simon, Agirrezabala |
| Defenders: | Vivian, Paredes, De Alneniz, Lekue, De Marcos |
| Midfielders: | Vesga, De Galarreta, Prados, D. Garcia, Sancet, Gomez, Berenguer |
| Forwards: | Berenguer, I. Williams, Muniain, N. Williams, Villalibre, R. Garcia, Guruzeta, Ares |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | Atletico Madrid 0-3 Athletic Bilbao | Copa del Rey |
| February 7, 2024 | Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey |
| December 16, 2023 | Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
| February 19, 2023 | Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao | La Liga |
| October 15, 2022 | Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |