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

Athletic Club host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in Bilbao. The match comes in the early phase of the 2026 La Liga season, in Regular Season round 4, and will be played in the Basque city, where Athletic will look to use home conditions to rebalance the early table.

After three league games, Athletic Club sit 12th with 3 points from 1 win and 2 defeats, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Atletico Madrid arrive in much stronger early form, 2nd in the standings with 7 points from 3 matches, 7 goals scored and only 3 conceded. Against this backdrop, the Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid stats and historical record provide valuable context on how this fixture tends to play out when these two sides meet.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

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

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The available Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid timeline in La Liga spans five competitive meetings between April 2024 and April 2026, with Atletico generally holding the upper hand but Athletic showing they can compete, especially in Bilbao.

The sequence begins on 27 April 2024 in La Liga 2023, Regular Season round 33, at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid. Atletico Madrid, playing at home, defeated Athletic Club 3-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. That result underlined Atletico’s attacking strength on their own ground.

The next chapter came on 31 August 2024 at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao in La Liga 2024, Regular Season round 4. Athletic Club hosted but Atletico Madrid edged a tight contest 1-0, with the score 0-0 at half-time. On 1 March 2025, the sides met again in Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in La Liga 2024, Regular Season round 26, where Atletico Madrid once more prevailed 1-0, having gone in 0-0 at the break.

Athletic’s response arrived on 6 December 2025 at San Mamés in La Liga 2025, Regular Season round 15. In that fixture, Athletic Club as the home side secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a narrow but significant win in Bilbao. The most recent meeting in this run took place on 25 April 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid in La Liga 2025, Regular Season round 32. Atletico Madrid, at home, came from a 0-1 half-time deficit to beat Athletic Club 3-2 in a five-goal game, reinforcing their strong home record in this matchup.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Atletico Madrid’s edge, particularly in the Spanish capital, while also showing that Athletic Club can keep games competitive.

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 (Bilbao): 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 (Madrid): 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

Looking at season-to-date performance in La Liga 2026, Athletic Club have started inconsistently. They have played 3 matches, winning 1 and losing 2, with no draws. Offensively they average 1.0 goal per game (3 scored in total), but defensively they concede 1.7 goals per match (5 against), including 3 at home from just one fixture. Their form line of “LLW” and a biggest losing home score of 1-3 underline some defensive vulnerability, though they have managed one away clean sheet and have failed to score only once.

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

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s season-to-date numbers in La Liga 2026 show a side in strong early form. Across 3 matches they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. They have scored 7 goals (2.3 per match on average) and conceded just 3 (1.0 per game). At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded, while away they have been even more productive in attack with 3 goals in a single away fixture. Their form sequence “WDW” and the absence of any defeats highlight a solid platform, with no failures to score and one clean sheet so far.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid stats, the historical and current indicators lean towards Atletico Madrid. The head-to-head record over the last five La Liga meetings stands at 4 wins for Atletico and 1 for Athletic, with Atletico doubling Athletic’s goal output (8 to 4) and dominating at home with three wins from three in Madrid. In Bilbao, the balance is more even at one win apiece, suggesting Athletic can be competitive at home despite Atletico’s overall edge.

Season-to-date form reinforces this picture. Atletico Madrid are unbeaten, scoring freely and maintaining defensive stability, while Athletic Club have mixed results, conceding more than a goal and a half per game. Even so, Athletic’s recent 1-0 home victory over Atletico in December 2025 shows that the hosts are capable of upsetting the trend in Bilbao. Overall, the statistical trends point slightly in favour of Atletico Madrid, particularly if they can impose their attacking efficiency, but the venue factor keeps this fixture competitive ahead of kick-off.

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