Athletic ratings: Galarreta adds class in first half | OneFootball

As reported by as.com, Galarreta set the tone for Athletic, delivering the corner Paredes headed in. Griezmann levelled at 1-1, Sorloth put Atlético 2-1 up and later slipped clear for a third.

Unai Simón was uneasy under high balls and smothered one loose chance. Gorosabel was brave but erratic. Vivian made a crucial stop on Baena, then played Griezmann onside and struggled with Sorloth.

Paredes, in for the injured Laporte, scored his second of the season but lost Sorloth for the 2-1 and the pair were beaten again for the third. Berchiche returned from his Osasuna scare and was denied by Oblak after linking with Nico Williams.

Galarreta ran the first half, then lost his footing for Atlético's second. Rego covered for suspended Jauregizar and focused on graft. Unai Gómez, back as a No 10, pressed between the lines and tried his luck twice.

Iñaki Williams was subdued, though diligent defensively. Guruzeta forced an early save, went close on 61 and finally headed his 16th of the season, equalling his best, nine in the league. Nico Williams fought a tireless duel with Marcos Llorente.

Sancet replaced Unai Gómez on 62 and pressed. Boiro came on for Berchiche on 62 and saw a lot of the ball. Vesga, Navarro and Berenguer entered on 69, Vesga passed neatly and shot from the edge of the box, Navarro demanded possession and Berenguer fired over.

Source: as.com