Key Takeaways:
- Athletic Bilbao secured a 3:2 victory against Atalanta away from home
- Robert Navarro contributed with two assists and scored once for Athletic
- Atalanta currently occupy 13th place with 13 points, while Athletic are 23rd with 8 points in the standings
Match Analysis
Athletic Bilbao completed a remarkable turnaround as they emerged 3:2 winners over Atalanta in a dramatic Champions League encounter. The Italian side took the early initiative when Gianluca Scamacca put Atalanta ahead in the 16th minute, thanks to a delivery from Nicola Zalewski.
Bilbao levelled proceedings after the break, with Gorka Guruzeta finding the net in the 58th minute, following decisive play from Robert Navarro.
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Athletic produce an incredible comeback to secure a crucial victory in Bergamo.
π Los Leones will return to San Mames next week to fight for a place in the @ChampionsLeague play-offs.#AtalantaAthletic #UniqueInTheWorld π¦ pic.twitter.com/ACRoRXq4Jl
— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) January 21, 2026
Key Moments and Player Contributions
The visitors seized control in the 70th minute when Nico Serrano made it 1:2, this time capitalising on Navarro’s second assist of the match. Bilbao continued their momentum as Navarro added a goal to his tally, making it 1:3 a quarter of an hour from the final whistle.
Atalanta managed to reduce the deficit late on, as Nikola KrstoviΔ struck in the 88th minute to end the match 2:3 in favour of the Spaniards.
Current Standings
| Team | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | 13 | 13 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 23 | 8 |
