The fourth matchday of the La Liga 2026-27 season brings a thrilling contest as Athletic Club hosts formidable Atlético Madrid at San Mamés in Bilbao today, September 5, 2026. As two of Spain’s traditional powerhouses square off, fans across India are keen to know where they can watch all the live action unfold.
Athletic Club, currently 12th in the league standings, will be looking to build on their recent away victory against Celta Vigo. The Basque side has secured three points from their opening three matches, registering one win and two losses. Their campaign began with defeats to Sevilla (3-1 at home) and Barcelona (2-0 away), before a confidence-boosting 2-0 win on the road.
Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid arrives in impressive form, sitting third in the La Liga table with an unbeaten record of seven points from three games. Los Colchoneros kicked off their season with a 2-0 home win against Malaga, followed by a 2-2 draw with Villarreal, and a dominant 3-1 away victory over Sevilla in their most recent outing.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid |
| Competition | La Liga 2026-27 |
| Date | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 16:15 CET (Central European Time) |
| Indian Time | 20:45 IST (8:45 PM Indian Standard Time) |
| Venue | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao |
| Matchday | 4 |
Live Streaming and TV Telecast in India
For fans in India, the Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid La Liga 2026-27 match will be available exclusively via live streaming. FanCode holds the official broadcast rights for La Liga in India for the 2026-27 season and beyond, offering streaming of all matches on its app and website. There will be no live TV telecast of this La Liga match on any traditional channels in India.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Atlético Madrid holds a significant advantage over Athletic Club. In 212 encounters across all competitions, Atlético Madrid has emerged victorious 97 times, compared to Athletic Club’s 80 wins, with 35 matches ending in a draw.
Recent form in La Liga has also favoured the capital club. In their last five meetings since August 2024, Atlético Madrid has claimed four wins, with Athletic Club securing a single 1-0 home victory on December 6, 2025. The most recent clash, on April 25, 2026, saw Atlético Madrid win 3-2.
This crucial Matchday 4 fixture promises to be an intense battle as both teams look to solidify their positions early in the La Liga season. With Atlético Madrid aiming to continue their unbeaten run and Athletic Club seeking to leverage home advantage, it’s set to be a captivating evening of Spanish football.