Atletico Madrid mount comeback to beat Athletic Bilbao

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Atletico Madrid came from behind Wednesday to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 as they consolidated their lead at the top of the La Liga table.

Iker Muniain scored the opener in the 21st minute and Marcos Llorente made the score 1-1 in the first half stoppage time.

Luis Suarez converted a penalty in the 51st minute to give the home side a 2-1 lead at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico Madrid now lead La Liga with 62 points, six points ahead of Barcelona.

Athletic Bilbao collected 33 points to occupy eighth spot.