San Mamés Squeeze: Can Bilbao Halt Atlético's Momentum?
Atlético Madrid rolls into Bilbao with a solid 17-6-9 record, having strung together a few decent results lately, including a 1-0 win over Cadiz just last week. Athletic Club, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency, sitting at 12-5-15 and looking vulnerable, especially after a 2-0 loss to Barcelona in their last outing. The key matchup is Antoine Griezmann against Athletic’s backline; if he finds space, it's trouble.
Thing is, Diego Simeone’s side grinds out wins, and that’s their strength. Athletic needs something special here. I'm calling it: Atlético Madrid 1, Athletic Club 0.
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