Inaki Williams was on target for Athletic Bilbao as they defeated Thomas Partey’s Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Saturday.
Jose Gimenez failed to clear his lines with 17 minutes remaining, allowing the Spanish born Ghanaian international to steer in substitute Inigo Cordoba’s cross, with Kodro completing the win just 27 seconds after coming on in the 85th minute.
Diego Simeone’s side were dumped out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage by Juventus on Tuesday, despite winning the first leg 2-0, and they fell to a second successive defeat at San Mames, meaning Barca will go seven points clear with victory over Real Betis this evening.
Atleti struggled in front of goal throughout the match but felt they should have had a penalty prior to going behind when Mikel San Jose thwarted Alvaro Morata, though nothing was given.