San Mamés hosts Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid on Saturday 5 September 2026 (16:15 CEST). Nico and Iñaki Williams face Griezmann and Morata after Athletic lost 1–2 at Celta in Jornada 3 and Atlético drew 1–1 at Sevilla.
Athletic Club: team news & Jornada 3 form
Ernesto Valverde's Athletic bring trademark intensity at San Mamés. The Williams brothers stretch defences; Laporte and Yeray anchor a back line that must tighten after shipping two at Balaídos.
Athletic Club Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Atlético Madrid: team news & Jornada 3 form
Diego Simeone's Atlético remain La Liga's benchmark for defensive organisation. Griezmann links midfield to attack; away form at difficult venues is Atlético's trademark under Simeone.
Tactical battle
Athletic's aggressive press vs Atlético's compact 4-4-2 — Nico Williams vs Molina on the right is the decisive wide match-up.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Nico Williams (Athletic, FWD): pace at San Mamés.
- Antoine Griezmann (Atlético, FWD): premium anytime scorer.
- Jan Oblak (Atlético, GK): clean-sheet upside.
- Predictor: Athletic Club 2–1 Atlético Madrid.
Prediction
San Mamés atmosphere edges a tight clash. Prediction: Athletic Club 2–1 Atlético Madrid.