Athletic Club defeats Atlético de Madrid as European leagues settle scores
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Athletic Club secured a 3-0 victory over Atlético de Madrid at San Mamés following a quick double from the home side early in the second half. This result, combined with a loss for Real Madrid, complicates the early standings for the capital clubs. Elsewhere in Europe, Lautaro Martínez scored twice to spark an Inter comeback in a 3-2 win against Napoli, while Manchester City moved to the top of the table after a 1-0 win over Coventry. Deportivo maintained strong form with a 3-2 away win against Villarreal, placing them firmly within the Champions League spots. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich recorded a 0-0 draw against Schalke, and Rayo Vallecano recovered from a deficit to beat Racing 3-2. FC Barcelona now holds a chance to claim the top spot in the league table by capitalizing on the results of their primary rivals in upcoming fixtures.
- •Athletic Club won 3-0 against Atlético de Madrid at San Mamés.
- •Lautaro Martínez scored two goals to help Inter beat Napoli 3-2.
- •Manchester City climbed to the top of the standings after beating Coventry 1-0.
- •Deportivo recorded a 3-2 win over Villarreal to move into the Champions League places.
- •Bayern Munich played to a 0-0 draw against Schalke.
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