25/05 - 15:00
Atlético Madrid beat Athletic in a close win on Saturday, 3x2, relating to matchweek 12 of La Liga. Before this matchday, Diego Simeone's team came from a draw, and Eduardo Berizzo's team came from a defeat. Iñaki Williams was the main player.
The first goal of the game was scored by Iñaki Williams, with a right-foot strike, with 36 minutes on the clock.
In the 61st minute, Thomas Partey struck for Atlético Madrid, with a right-foot shot from outside the box, after a pass from Filipe Luís. After 64 minutes, Iñaki Williams scored the second goal for Athletic, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area, with Iker Muniain making the assist. After 80 minutes, Rodri Hernández fired home Madrid's team second goal, from a corner, laid on by Thomas Partey. Deep into added time, Diego Godín netted the final goal of the game, assisted by Antoine Griezmann.
After the result Atlético Madrid are 3rd in the table, with 23 points, while Athletic sit 17th place, with 10 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Diego Simeone's team will host Barcelona. Meanwhile, Eduardo Berizzo's team will play at home against Getafe.
