Athletic Bilbao defeats Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Athletic Bilbao secured a 3-0 victory against Atletico Madrid on Saturday at the San Mames stadium. Nico Williams scored the opening goal in the 46th minute, followed quickly by a strike from Robert Navarro two minutes later. Oihan Sancet added a final goal in the 90th minute to complete the scoring. The result marks the first defeat of the season for the team managed by Diego Simeone. Julian Alvarez returned to the field as a substitute for the visitors but failed to produce a goal. Athletic Bilbao has now recorded back-to-back wins under coach Edin Terzic following two initial losses at the start of the campaign.
- •Athletic Bilbao beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 at San Mames on Saturday.
- •Nico Williams, Robert Navarro, and Oihan Sancet provided the scoring for the hosts.
- •The match marks the first defeat of the season for Diego Simeone's side.
- •Julian Alvarez made a substitute appearance for Atletico Madrid but did not score.
- •Athletic Bilbao has won two consecutive matches under coach Edin Terzic.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Athletic Bilbao consign Atletico Madrid to 3-0 defeat
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
"Nico Williams scored his first goal of the season to help Athletic Bilbao consign Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 defeat in LaLiga. Robert Navarro grabbed a second two minutes later, and Diego Simeone introduced Julian Alvarez in the 58th minute but it could not prevent a first defeat of the season for Atletico, with Oihan Sancet adding a late third.
"Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.On Sunday, La Liga leaders Barcelona visit Valencia looking to move clear of Real Madrid, who lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday, among other fixtures. rbs/pb/dmc
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:18 PMAthletic Bilbao consign Atletico Madrid to 3-0 defeat
Nico Williams scored his first goal of the season to help Athletic Bilbao consign Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 defeat in LaLiga. Robert Navarro grabbed a second two minutes later, and Diego Simeone introduced Julian Alvarez in the 58th minute but it could not prevent a first defeat of the season for Atletico, with Oihan Sancet adding a late third.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:41 PMAthletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.On Sunday, La Liga leaders Barcelona visit Valencia looking to move clear of Real Madrid, who lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday, among other fixtures. rbs/pb/dmc
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