Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record

Athletic Club host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in Bilbao. The match is part of the 2026 La Liga Regular Season - 4, and although the specific stadium name is not listed, the clash takes place in Athletic territory, adding extra weight to the contest. With the home side currently on 3 points from 3 matches and the visitors on 7 points, this fixture already carries importance in shaping the early league table.

From a league context perspective, Atletico Madrid arrive as early contenders near the top of the standings in 2nd place, unbeaten with two wins and one draw, and a goal difference of +4. Athletic Club sit 12th, with one win and two defeats and a goal difference of -2. That backdrop makes this Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid stats preview particularly relevant, as the hosts look to respond against a side that has started the 2026 campaign with strong attacking numbers and defensive stability.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid in La Liga, with both sides taking points off each other across home and away grounds.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Athletic Club wins: 1
• Draws: 0
• Atletico Madrid wins: 4

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid timeline from the recent La Liga seasons, the pattern is one of narrow margins but a clear edge for Atletico in terms of results. All five listed meetings are league fixtures, split between Bilbao and Madrid, and they underline how often Atletico have found a way to turn tight games in their favour.

The most recent clash came on 25 April 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 32 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Atletico Madrid, playing at home, overturned a half-time deficit (0-1) to beat Athletic Club 3-2, highlighting both their resilience and attacking punch over 90 minutes. Earlier in that same 2025 La Liga season, on 6 December 2025 at San Mamés in Bilbao (Regular Season - 15), Athletic Club had edged a 1-0 home win after a goalless first half, one of the few occasions in this sequence where the Basque side converted home advantage into three points.

In the 2024 La Liga season, Atletico Madrid imposed themselves in both fixtures. On 1 March 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 26 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Atletico defeated Athletic Club 1-0 after a 0-0 first half, another example of their ability to decide tight encounters after the break. On 31 August 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 4 at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao, Atletico again won away, 1-0, following another goalless first half. The earliest match in this current data set, on 27 April 2024 at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid (La Liga Regular Season - 33), saw Atletico Madrid win 3-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline, the only game in this run decided by more than a single goal.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers in this sample underline Atletico Madrid’s superiority in results, but also show that Athletic Club have remained competitive on the scoreline in most fixtures.

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
• 6 December 2025: Athletic Club 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 15
• 1 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

For Athletic Club, the form picture is based on their La Liga 2026 season to date. Across 3 league fixtures, they have one win and two defeats, with a total of 3 goals scored and 5 conceded. They have struggled at home so far, losing their only home match 1-3, while away they have split one win and one loss, scoring and conceding twice. Their average of 1.0 goal scored per game is offset by 1.7 goals conceded per match, and they have managed one clean sheet, achieved on their travels.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s early 2026 La Liga campaign shows a more robust profile. Over 3 league matches, they remain unbeaten with two wins and one draw. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 3, averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. At home, they have one win and one draw (4 goals for, 2 against), while their single away outing produced a 3-1 victory. The balance of strong attacking output and a relatively solid defence underpins their current position near the top of the table.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current form point towards Atletico Madrid holding a statistical edge ahead of this La Liga meeting in Bilbao. The head-to-head record over the last five league clashes shows Atletico with four wins and only one defeat, including two away victories at Athletic’s ground. Atletico have doubled Athletic Club’s goal output in these fixtures and have been especially dominant in Madrid. In the current 2026 season, Atletico combine an unbeaten start with strong scoring numbers, while Athletic Club are still searching for consistency, particularly at home. However, Athletic’s 1-0 win over Atletico on 6 December 2025 in Bilbao demonstrates that they can turn this fixture in their favour on their day, ensuring this encounter remains a high-stakes, competitive contest rather than a foregone conclusion.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.