Match ReportFootball EspanaUnverified source· 6 Sept 2026
Alvarez Return Can't Stop Atletico's 3-0 Defeat
Julian Alvarez returned from the bench but Atletico Madrid slumped to a shock 3-0 loss at Athletic Club.
Athletic Club— – —
NS · La Liga
Atletico MadridCompetition
LaLiga
Score
Athletic Club 3-0 Atletico Madrid
Scorers
Nico Williams, Robert Navarro, Oihan Sancet
Venue
San Mames
What happened. Atletico Madrid lost 3-0 at Athletic Club, with Julian Alvarez coming on as a second-half substitute but unable to change the outcome.
- Alvarez made his first appearance since the transfer window closed.
- Atletico started without a recognized centre-forward.
- Marcos Llorente urged patience and support for Alvarez.
“He is a very important player for us.”
— Marcos Llorente
Atletico will need Alvarez to find form quickly as they seek to bounce back from their first defeat.
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