They remembered their good performances before the break, as seen in the impressive victory at Valladolid (1-4). It was preceded (5/3) by the "sweet" defeat in Granada (2-1), with which it sealed its qualification to the Cup final.

Meanwhile, the legend Andurith (striker, 14/1) announced that he is retiring from active action.

During the break, coach Garitano renewed his contract for another year. In relation to the last championship match, Nunez (defender, 12 assists) and Kappa (defender, 25/2)  are back in action.

The back-half Lekue (10 points) was knocked out. There is no other problem for the home team.

In the championship, Atletico was not at all effective and they paid for it since they have lost many points even in the race for the top-four.

Besides, they counted only 2victories in the 8 most recent games (2-4-2). However, as a final obligation (11/3) they remember the sweet memory of the double (2-3 in overtime with overturning) at the home of Liverpool, which gave them the qualification to the quarter finals of the Champions League.

Simeone's assistant coach Herman Burgos is leaving for the final of the season.

The striker Joao Felix (20/4) is suspended, midfielder Partei (24/2) returns. Defensive defender Vrsaliko is injured.

The two teams have faced each other 52 times. Athletic Bilbao has 14 wins, while Atletico Madrid has won 31 times, and 7 matches ended in a draw.

In the 1st round of La Liga, Atletico Madrid - Athletic Bilbao: 2-0. The match took place on 26/10/2019.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 3.75 – 2.90 – 2.30
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 2.75 (Over) – 1.44 (Under)
• Draw No Bet: 2.50 (Athletic Bilbao) – 1.50(Atletico Madrid)
• Both Teams to Score: 2.20 (Yes) –  1.61 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 4.33– 1.90– 3.19

*bet365 odds as offered at  10/10, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Raul Garcia played for nine years in Atletico Madrid. The last five years he plays at Biblao for Athletic. This season is in excellent condition. He has scored nine times in 25 games. He is the first scorer of the Baskonian side.

Alvaro Morata is the most dangerous player of Atletico. The Spanish striker has scored eight times in 23 games so far in the season.