Atletico Madrid hosts Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a Spanish league game that could go a long way to deciding which goes to Europe’s elite competition next season. Atletico holds fourth place but has only a three-point advantage over Athletic in fifth with six games remaining.
FILE - Atletico Madrid ’s head coach Diego Simeone celebrates at the end of the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match against Inter Milan at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, on March 13, 2024. Atletico Madrid hosts Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a game that could go a long way to deciding which goes to Europe’s elite competition next season.
Atletico holds fourth place, but Diego Simeone’s side has only a three-point advantage over Athletic in fifth with six games remaining. Athletic has not played in the Champions League since the 2014-15 season, while Atletico is a regular participant. “Saturday’s game at Atletico Madrid is a final, for us,” Athletic midfielder Iñigo Galarreta said. “This team wants to end the season well and we have an exciting challenge ahead.”Xavi says Barcelona’s improved play has been key to changing his mind to leave the clubNO BELLINGHAM3-2 last weekend in the capital. Now it can fully focus on its Champions League semifinal with Bayern Munich next week.
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