Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club: Match Preview and Availability

Atletico Madrid host Athletic Club at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 25 April 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 32. Atletico sit 4th on 57 points with a goal difference of 18, while Athletic Club are 9th on 41 points with a goal difference of -11.

Atletico Madrid availability

Diego Simeone faces several absences. T. Almada (Red Card) is sidelined. J. M. Gimenez (Injury) is sidelined. D. Hancko (Injury) is sidelined. A. Lookman (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. None of Atletico’s listed top contributors in goals or assists are affected: A. Sørloth (10 league goals) and G. Simeone (6 league assists) are both available to start or feature from the bench.

Athletic Club availability

Ernesto Valverde also has key issues to manage. M. Jauregizar (Red Card) is sidelined. B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Laporte (Injury) is doubtful, leaving a potential hole in the heart of the defense if he fails to recover in time.

Impact summary

Atletico Madrid retain their primary attacking output, with A. Sørloth’s 10 goals and G. Simeone’s 4 goals and 6 assists available, so their forward threat remains largely intact. Athletic Club’s absentees are concentrated in midfield and defense, meaning their attacking unit is less directly hit, but any absence of A. Laporte would significantly weaken their ability to contain Atletico’s leading scorers.