There is just one fixture to be played in La Liga in midweek and it will take place at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid meet Athletic Club.
The hosts begin this game sitting top of the table on 59 points while the visitors are in 10th place on 33 points.
👟💥 Una definición excepcional: 🔝 @LuisSuarez9 🔝 🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/834ZsEyUyC— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) March 7, 2021
👟💥 Una definición excepcional: 🔝 @LuisSuarez9 🔝 🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/834ZsEyUyC
Atletico Madrid come into the match having been held to a 1-1 draw on the weekend against local rivals, Real Madrid. A goal from striker Luis Suarez appeared to have sealed maximum points but Real Madrid had other ideas and they kept the title race open by scoring an equaliser with only 2 minutes remaining on the clock.
It was a disappointing end to the game for Atletico Madrid and they must raise themselves for this important fixture, as it is a game in hand on the teams chasing them for the title this season.
Atletico Madrid have been struggling to win games recently and they have picked up just a single victory in their last 5 matches in all competitions.
The win came away from home against Villarreal in La Liga and despite recent form, Atletico Madrid remain difficult to beat in the league, having lost only one of their last 14 in La Liga.
However, Atletico Madrid have failed to win their last 3 home league games and have seen both teams score in 3 of their last 4 at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Athletic Bilbao come into the match having defeated Granada 2-1 at home in La Liga on the weekend. That result means Athletic Club are on a 8 match unbeaten run in all competitions.
They are undefeated in their last 5 La Liga games and that includes 3 of their last 4 away from home. However, Athletic Club have picked up just a single victory away from home in their last 10 La Liga fixtures.
Athletic Club have little trouble in terms of scoring goals and they have found the back of the net in each of their last 8 away league matches. The problems have come in defence and Athletic Club have kept just a single clean sheet in their last 14 away league games.
Team news and Atletico Madrid are expected to be without injured central defender José Giménez. Kieran Trippier is available following his suspension.
Athletic Club are without the suspended central defender, Íñigo Martinez. He is the only player expected to be unavailable for the visitors.
This is a hugely important game for Atletico Madrid and a victory will see them move 6 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table.
Athletic Club have what it takes to score in this game but they are going to struggle to keep out the hosts. We expect to see a home victory, with both team scoring.