Real Madrid travel to San Mames to face Athletic Bilbao in a crucial La Liga match, with the visitors looking to extend their unbeaten run against the Basque side at their home ground. Athletic Bilbao, currently fourth in the table, have not defeated Real Madrid in a league match at San Mamés since March 2015, when Aritz Aduriz scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory.
Despite their Champions League struggles, Real Madrid have been gaining momentum in La Liga and will be keen to maintain their title challenge. Both teams are dealing with injury concerns, with Athletic Bilbao missing experienced midfielder Ander Herrera due to a biceps femoris injury, while Real Madrid continue to be without key players such as Eduardo Camavinga, Vinicius Junior, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao.
The match promises to be a closely contested affair, with Real Madrid hoping to capitalise on their recent form and Athletic Bilbao aiming to upset the odds and secure a rare home victory against Los Blancos.
Athletic v Real Madrid starting lineups:
Athletic Bilbao starting lineup: Agirrezabal (GK); Gorosabel, Yeray, Vivian, Boiro; Prados, Sancet, Palace; Berenguer, I Williams and N Williams.
Real Madrid starting lineup: Courtois (GK); Garcia, Asensio, Rudiger, Vazquez; Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham, Tchouameni; Rodrygo and Mbappe.
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