Sat Mar 01 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Atlético Madrid Rests Alvarez, Starts Sorloth and Griezmann Against Athletic Bilbao

**MADRID, March 1 (EFE)** – Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone opted to rest Julián Álvarez for today’s match against Athletic Bilbao, choosing instead to start Alexander Sorloth and Antoine Griezmann in attack. Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde, meanwhile, fielded a starting XI including Nico Williams, Álex Berenguer, and Unai Gómez.

Simeone’s Atlético lineup featured Jan Oblak in goal, a back four of Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, and Javi Galán, a midfield of Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios, and Samuel Lino, and a front two of Griezmann and Sorloth.

Valverde’s Athletic Bilbao team started with Unai Simón in goal; a defense of Ander Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Yeray Álvarez, and Yuri Berchiche; a midfield of Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Mikel Jauregizar; and a forward line of Iñaki Williams, Unai Gómez, Nico Williams, and Álex Berenguer. The match kicked off today at [Time of kickoff would go here if available in original text].

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