Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: La Liga Match Preview, Stats, and Head-to-Head Analysis
Real Madrid is visiting Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, with the match scheduled at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Real Madrid currently ranks second in the league with 33 points from 14 matches, trailing leaders Barcelona by four points. Athletic Bilbao is in eighth place with 20 points from 14 games. In their head-to-head history, Real Madrid has won 44 of 69 previous meetings, while Athletic Bilbao has won 14. Recent form shows Real Madrid with a mix of wins, draws, and losses, including three consecutive draws in La Liga, which has displaced them from the top spot. The latest match results include a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid over Athletic Bilbao on April 20, 2025, and a 2-1 win for Athletic Bilbao over Real Madrid on December 4, 2024. The upcoming game features confirmed lineups, with Real Madrid fielding stars like Courtois, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Vinicius, while Athletic Bilbao's lineup includes Simón, Guruzeta, and others. The match is part of a competitive season where Real Madrid aims to close the gap on Barcelona and assert their title ambitions, while Athletic Bilbao seeks to improve their standing. The game will be broadcast on DAZN La Liga in Spain and ESPN Deportes in the USA, with streaming options available on ESPN+.
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