Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

90 up on the board now and it's 3-0, San Mames roaring Athletic towards the whistle. Atletico still enjoying that extra bit of the ball but it means nothing, this one's already gone.

Into the 89th now, Atletico still dominant on the ball but it's all a bit toothless, and Athletic just keep soaking it up. Two minutes from a famous night at San Mames, still 2-0.

87 minutes gone and Athletic just need to see this out, that 2-0 scoreline untouched despite Atletico's grip on the ball. Nothing doing in front of goal for the visitors, and San Mames can almost taste it now.

86 on the clock and nothing's changed, Atletico still shuffling it about with that 63% share but Athletic refuse to be drawn out. San Mames sensing the finish line now, 2-0 holding firm.

85 minutes played and the pattern holds firm, Atletico still monopolising possession but Athletic giving away nothing in that final third. Five minutes plus stoppage to survive now for the home side, still 2-0 and looking comfortable enough.

84 gone and Athletico still dominate the ball without doing anything with it, that 62% share counting for little against a red and white wall. Athletic sit deep and content, two goals still separating these sides.

Still 2-0 as we tick past the 82nd minute, Atletico patient with their 62% but Athletic's low block simply won't budge. Nothing doing in these final stages, just the ball being shuffled around San Mames.

81 minutes on the clock and San Mames is just waiting this one out now, Athletic still two goals to the good. Atletico keep recycling possession but there's no urgency breaking through that back line yet.

Half an hour of stoppage-adjusted time-wasting from Athletic in one sense, just soaking up Atletico's 62% share and giving nothing away. We're into the 80th minute now and that scoreline simply won't budge.

79 minutes gone now and Atletico's share of the ball keeps climbing without ever cracking Athletic open. The two-goal lead looks as solid as ever with just over ten to play.

77 on the clock and it's the same story - Atletico camped in possession, Athletic content to sit back behind that two-goal cushion. Nothing's forcing the issue either way, just patient probing from the visitors against a well-organised block.

76 gone and Athletic just let Atletico have the ball again, dropping deep and inviting all that possession without offering an inch of space in behind. Still 2-0, still comfortable, and this quiet spell shows no sign of breaking.

Quarter to go and the picture's unchanged - 75 minutes on the clock, Atletico still dominating the ball but Athletic refusing to be drawn out of shape. Two-nil stands, and for all that possession it just isn't translating into anything clean cut.

Ticking past 74 now and San Mamés is settling into that familiar rhythm - Atletico with the ball, Athletic without much interest in taking it off them until they have to. The scoreline hasn't budged, and neither has the pattern of play.

72 minutes on the clock and it's more of the same patient probing from Atletico without any real punch behind it. Athletic remain compact and unbothered, still sitting on that 2-0 cushion.

71 minutes gone and Atletico keep recycling possession without ever really threatening that back line. Athletic look content to soak it up, two goals to the good and in no rush at all.

Half an hour left and nothing's changed - Atletico have the lion's share of the ball but Athletic's low block simply won't crack. Still 2-0, still comfortable for the home side.

69 gone and it's the same story - Atletico camped in the final third with the ball but no cutting edge to show for it. Athletic just sit deep, happy to let this one tick by at 2-0.

67 minutes on the clock and Atletico still pushing forward without much reward, Athletic content to let them have the ball out there. The scoreboard hasn't budged, and neither has the rhythm of this one.

Nothing much changing here as we approach the hour mark - Atletico keep circulating possession but Athletic's defensive shape isn't budging. Two goals to the good, San Mames is content to watch this one drift.

Still 2-0, still Atletico dominating the ball without doing anything meaningful with it. Athletic look happy to soak it up and let the minutes drift by.

64 minutes gone and this one's settled into a familiar pattern, Atletico with the lion's share of possession but precious little to show for it. Athletic just sitting back on their two-goal cushion, in no rush whatsoever.

Nothing doing in these last few minutes, Atletico still holding the bulk of the ball but going nowhere fast with it. Athletic seem perfectly happy to let the clock tick by on this 2-0.

Just past the hour and Atletico keep recycling possession without ever really threatening that scoreline. Athletic look content to let them knock it around out there, two goals still very much the difference.

The hour mark arrives and Athletic are still sat deep, letting Atletico have their possession without paying for it. Two goals to the good, and there's no urgency at all from the home side right now.

Coming up on the hour mark now and the pattern hasn't changed a bit, Atletico still dominating possession without asking any real questions. Athletic Bilbao happy to sit off and protect that two-goal lead as the game meanders along.

Fifty-seven minutes on the clock, still no real spark from Atletico despite their share of the ball. Athletic remain untroubled, quite happy to see this one out at a comfortable distance.

Nothing doing at either end as we tick past the hour mark approaches, Atletico still shuffling it side to side without finding a way through. Athletic look content just to let this one pass them by, two goals still separating the sides.

Fifty-five on the clock and it's still Atletico with the ball, but there's no cutting edge to any of it. Athletic sit deep and comfortable, content to let the game drift while they nurse that two-goal cushion.

Still Atletico dictating the tempo without any real urgency to Athletic's defending, the hosts happy to let the visitors knock it around in front of them. Fifty-four minutes gone and that two-goal buffer still feels comfortable.

Atletico continue to hold the majority of possession without really threatening to break Athletic down. Nothing frantic here, just patient probing from Madrid against a side happy to soak it up.

Play settles into a steadier rhythm now, Atletico patiently working the ball around as they search for a way back in. Athletic remain happy to let them have it, two goals to the good and in no rush at all.

Atletico try to gather themselves and dominate the ball again, but Athletic look content to sit on that two-goal cushion for now. San Mamés has calmed slightly after the frenzy, though the noise hasn't gone anywhere.

And it's two! Robert Navarro Muñoz gets in on the act just a minute later and San Mamés is bouncing - Athletic 2-0 up and utterly rampant.

San Mamés erupts - Nico Williams strikes just a minute after the restart and Athletic lead 1-0! Atletico still have more of the ball on the resume, but it's Bilbao who've made the perfect start to this second half.

We're into the 45th and San Mamés braces for the whistle with the scoreline stubbornly blank. Atletico still have the greater share of possession, but it's been too disjointed for either side to really threaten before the break.

Four minutes of stoppage time looming and this one's still crying out for a spark. Atletico continue to shade the ball, but neither side can find that extra gear before the whistle.

Referee glances at his watch as we tick past 41 minutes, still goalless and still scrappy. Athletic have edged possession back level now, but there's little rhythm to either side's play.

Half-time almost upon us and neither side has found a way through, the ball just ticking over between the two boxes. Atletico's slight edge in possession still hasn't translated into anything clear-cut.

Still nothing to separate these two as we edge toward the break, Athletic and Atletico almost dead level on possession now. A cagey first half drawing to a close at San Mamés.

Approaching the 40-minute mark and it's still stalemate, Atletico with 53% of the ball but little to show for it. San Mamés continues to wait patiently for that first real moment of quality.

Nothing doing here in the 36th minute, still 0-0 with Atletico just holding the edge in possession. This game's yet to really spark into life.

Half past the hour mark now, still goalless, Atletico edging things 52-48 on the ball without doing much with it. A lull in proceedings at San Mamés as both sides seem content to bide their time.

Thirty-four minutes gone and Atletico still shade it for possession, 52 to 48, though neither side has really put their foot down. Scoreless and steady, San Mamés waiting for a spark.

Still nothing separating these two, Athletic keeping the majority of the ball at 55 percent but not really threatening with it. A cagey spell here at San Mamés as the half ticks toward its final stretch.

Just past the half-hour and the deadlock remains, possession ticking along evenly between the two. Nothing to shout about right now, San Mamés just waiting for someone to force the issue.

Half-hour mark now and it's Atletico edging the ball share at 51 percent, though there's precious little to show for it. Both sides content to probe without committing men forward, 0-0 the fair reflection.

Approaching half an hour and it's still goalless, Athletic holding the edge in possession at 54 percent. Nothing clear-cut to report, just a patient, probing feel to this one at San Mamés.

Still level at nil-nil here, and the ball possession really is split down the middle now. Neither side willing to take a risk just yet, San Mamés waiting for a spark.

Possession's ticked back to 52-48 Athletic's way as we pass the half-hour approach, but neither side has really threatened. A cagey spell here at San Mamés, both teams feeling their way through it.

Possession's evened out a touch, 57-43 to Athletic as we hit the half-hour mark's approach. Still a stalemate here at San Mamés, both sides yet to really force the issue.

Athletic continue to dominate the ball, 61-39 now, but they're struggling to turn that control into anything meaningful. Atletico content to sit in and soak up the pressure as the half quietly ticks along.

Athletic now holding a firmer grip on things, 60-40 the split as we reach the 23rd minute. Still nothing to show for it on the scoreboard, San Mamés patient but growing restless for a real moment.

Twenty-one minutes on the clock and the hosts have nudged back ahead in possession, 52-48. Still no breakthrough at San Mamés, this one taking its time to find any real spark.

Twenty minutes gone and it's still deadlocked at 0-0, Atletico just about the busier side with that 52-48 share of the ball. San Mamés still waiting for the game to properly ignite.

Nineteen minutes played, still goalless and Atletico continue to edge the possession battle 52-48. Neither side willing to force the issue just yet, San Mamés simmering rather than boiling.

Eighteen minutes in and the possession's evened out a touch, 48-52 in Atletico's favour now. Still nothing to separate them on the scoreboard, San Mamés waiting for someone to raise the tempo.

Sixteen on the clock and the pattern hasn't shifted much, Athletic still shading possession 60-40. Atletico happy to sit in and pick their moments rather than chase the ball.

Fifteen minutes gone and it's still level pegging on the scoreboard if not in territory, Athletic edging the ball share 57-43. A cagey start at San Mamés, both teams yet to really commit numbers forward.

Still goalless as we approach the quarter-hour mark, Athletic holding the edge in possession at 57 percent. Both sides content to probe for now without really threatening at San Mamés.

Quarter of an hour approaching and San Mamés is still waiting for a real moment to cheer. Athletic keep the majority of possession, 56 to 44, but neither side has found a way to force the issue yet.

Back to Athletic having the slightly greater share of the ball now, though it's a fairly even split overall. Still waiting for that first real spark at San Mamés, 0-0 and both sides yet to properly show their hand.

Atletico have started to see more of it themselves now, edging possession as the clock ticks past ten. Still nothing to separate these two though, 0-0 and cautious at San Mamés.

Nothing clear-cut yet as we approach the ten-minute mark, Athletic still edging the ball slightly more than Atletico. Cagey stuff at San Mamés so far.

Early stages here at San Mamés and it's Athletic dictating the tempo so far, holding just the edge in possession over Atletico. Still goalless, both sides feeling their way into this one.