Antoine Griezmann hit early in The second half to me earn Atletico Madrid 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, moving above them opponents in third place place in La Liga on Saturday.
Atlético now has 19 points From the ninth gamesand repair Bilbao who Dropped to fourth place on 17 points.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are both leaders on 22 points face each other in El Clasico at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
distance first half of Very few chances in San Mames, Atletico took The lead by Griezmann in 47th minute when forward received elegant pass From Alvaro Morata and sent a low first time shot past goalkeeper Unai Simon.
This was France’s third striker in La Liga goal This season and first in The league since the end of August when the only record goal in Atletico win in Valencia.
Morata earlier thought he scored after only 10 minutes for judgment for rule He. She out for Error in The build-up After the video assistant referee reviewSpain striker netted from a narrow angle.
In the 68th minute, Atlético coach Diego Simeone had to switch keeper Jan Oblak, who real estate on shoulder after collision in The air with Bilbao winger Alex Berenguer needs medical attention for The second time.
Oblak 26- has been replacedyear-Ivo Gerbic was born, who show up off for him skills 15 minutes later when he prevented Bilbao from leveling while leaning ball away from goal.
Croats withdrew off else great save just Before full It’s time to stay out Header from defender Ingo Martinez just Before asking Bilbao a penalty for handball.
However, the video assistant referee review Show that Atletico defender Renildo Mandava saved ball with for him face.
“We were without a doubt facing one of The best teams in the league in terms of Density dynamics speed team play goal Attitudes and intensity in The recovery…”Atletico coach Diego Simeone said.
(Atletico) team’s work It still excites me. It’s been 11 years here (like manager), but I’m still excited to see a file team (play) like I saw them today.”
atleti, who Draw with Club Brugge 0-0 in Champions League on Wednesday and must now win against Bayer Leverkusen and Porto guarantee a place in The last 16, stop in- Bilbao shape who I was unbeaten in the previous four games.
Basque side scored 12 goals in These four matches.
“We didn’t deserve to lose at all,” Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde said. “(Atletico) scored and defended well bestshe was clear Withdrawal.
“You have to sweat to get past both of them of their lines. We won’t deny it, it’s the Champions League team. “
Bilbao next Travels to Getafe on Tuesday, while Atletico host Rayo Vallecano later that day.
