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Atlético Madrid collapses in Bilbao and suffers first La Liga defeat

Atlético Madrid suffered their first loss of the season after collecting seven points in three matches, falling 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés in matchday four of La Liga.

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Atlético Madrid collapses in Bilbao and suffers first La Liga defeat
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Atlético Madrid received their first defeat of the La Liga season on Saturday, losing 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés in matchday four of La Liga.

Despite a strong start that yielded seven points in three matches, the Madrid side collapsed in the second half under strikes from Williams Junior, Nábarro and Sancet. A Basque hat-trick that left no doubt about the home side’s dominance throughout the encounter.

The defeat carries heavy implications for the standings: Atlético see third place slip away, while Athletic Bilbao, thanks to this convincing victory, close to within just one point of their rival. The Basque side confirm their current good form and establish themselves as a team worthy of attention in this decisive start to the season.

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