3-0: Athletic Club score three after half-time to beat Atletico Madrid

Athletic Club beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday, with Nico Williams scoring 46 seconds? No, 46'—and Robert Navarro Muñoz adding a second at 48' before Oihan Sancet struck in the 90th minute. The result leaves Athletic Club 13th on 3 points, while Atletico Madrid remain fourth on 7.

How it happened

The first half ended 0-0, but Athletic Club changed the game immediately after the break. Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 46th minute, and Robert Navarro Muñoz doubled the lead two minutes later, assisted by Iñaki Williams. Sancet completed the result in the 90th minute, finishing a three-goal spell that Atletico Madrid could not answer.

The numbers

Atletico Madrid had more of the ball, holding 61% possession and completing 565 accurate passes from 627 total. They also attempted 15 shots to Athletic Club’s 11, but Athletic Club produced four shots on goal and scored three, while Atletico Madrid’s five efforts on target yielded nothing. Unai Simón made 5 saves, compared with 1 for the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper.

Who decided it

Sancet delivered the final blow and shared the highest match rating, 8.2, with Robert Navarro. The Athletic Club midfielder played 90 minutes, scored once, registered 1 shot on target and supplied 1 key pass. Navarro also scored, added 1 shot on target and made 4 tackles in 66 minutes, while Nico Williams rated 8.1 after his opening goal.

Why it matters

Athletic Club’s first win in three games takes them to 3 points, six behind leaders Barcelona and four behind Atletico Madrid. Atletico’s unbeaten start ends at 2 wins and 1 draw, while Athletic Club’s recent sequence becomes Loss, Loss, Win.