Real Madrid will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the Primera Liga table when they travel to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. If Real Madrid win they will build a five-point cushion over rivals Barcelona, who won't be in action until Sunday. Bilbao are a tough nut to crack though, they have lost just one of their last six league matches.
Moreover, Ernesto Valverde's men will play the Copa del Rey final after securing a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Wednesday. Their last league result is a 1-0 win at Eibar, they have conceded just two goals in their last five league matches and are currently 10th in the Primera Liga table.
Real Madrid have won three of their last four matches but were held to a 1-1 home draw last weekend by Villarreal. The Blancos have the best away record in the league so far, with 10 wins out of 13 games and an impressive 39 goals scored. Real Madrid have won 17 of their last 19 matches against Bilbao, with just one win for the Basque side. Earlier this season Real Madrid thrashed Bilbao 5-0 at the Bernabeu.
Probable line-ups:
Bilbao: Iraizoz - Iraola, Laporte, Gurpegi, Balenziaga - Rico, Benat - De Marcos, Susaeta, Muniain - Aduriz
Real Madrid: Casillas - Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo - Silva, Isco, Kroos - Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale
My prediction: Real Madrid to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Bilbao win - 6/1 Draw - 15/4 Real Madrid win - 4/9
Johnajax 9 years ago
I don't know what is happening with Real Madrid. In last match they played only draw at home against Villareal 1-1 and today they lost against Athletic Bilbao. They didn't even play well. They struggle to make chance for goal and I think that they must do something quick because Barca and Atletico are behind them and they...
I don't know what is happening with Real Madrid. In last match they played only draw at home against Villareal 1-1 and today they lost against Athletic Bilbao. They didn't even play well. They struggle to make chance for goal and I think that they must do something quick because Barca and Atletico are behind them and they playing well. I am not sure that Real can keep that first place.
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seculla 9 years ago
One of the best matches lately played by Athletic Bilbao, they scored an early goal and from that point they known how to defend all Real Madrid's best players. On the other side, this match was one of the worst from Real Madrid. Ronaldo was "invisible" most of the time, Benzema too, and Bale didn't do anything. I didn't...
One of the best matches lately played by Athletic Bilbao, they scored an early goal and from that point they known how to defend all Real Madrid's best players. On the other side, this match was one of the worst from Real Madrid. Ronaldo was "invisible" most of the time, Benzema too, and Bale didn't do anything. I didn't saw this result coming, but now Barcelona have chance to take the lead on the table and that means that the Primera just become more interesting. :D
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Milaneli 9 years ago
Athletic Bilbao is leading 1:0 80 minutes in. Real Madrid has more ball in their possesion, more chances etc etc. Athletic Bilbao scored after only one real chance by Aritz Aduriz. So far it seems Barcelona will take over first place after this 26th round. Real seems to have hard time in Bilbao every time they play there....
Athletic Bilbao is leading 1:0 80 minutes in. Real Madrid has more ball in their possesion, more chances etc etc. Athletic Bilbao scored after only one real chance by Aritz Aduriz. So far it seems Barcelona will take over first place after this 26th round. Real seems to have hard time in Bilbao every time they play there. And I played correct result 1:1, PLEASE LORD RONALDO DO IT!
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h34dhunt3r 9 years ago
One of the strongert homefield teams was always Athletic Bilbao evento Real Madrid is top class world team. That's why this isn't secure win for them. Expecting a lot of goals, with first of them being in first 15 minutes of the game. Real Madrid is only two points away from biggest rivals - Barcelona. They can't aford...
One of the strongert homefield teams was always Athletic Bilbao evento Real Madrid is top class world team. That's why this isn't secure win for them. Expecting a lot of goals, with first of them being in first 15 minutes of the game. Real Madrid is only two points away from biggest rivals - Barcelona. They can't aford to lose points today considering that Barcelona already has three points in their pocket day before their game with Rayo Vallecano. My prediction: 3:4 for Real Madrid (optimistic, I know) with Athletic Bilbao leading at least once in todays game.
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kruno1414 9 years ago
This is always a good matchup , a rivalry is always present even if REal Madrid is on a lot higher level . I think real madrid will win this with no bigger troubles cause Bilbao is not really that tough this season . They have a reason more to win because they lost points last match against Villareal at Bernabeu and Barcelona...
This is always a good matchup , a rivalry is always present even if REal Madrid is on a lot higher level . I think real madrid will win this with no bigger troubles cause Bilbao is not really that tough this season . They have a reason more to win because they lost points last match against Villareal at Bernabeu and Barcelona is really close now . This is gonna be a good match .
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seculla 9 years ago
After draw with Villarreal in last round Real Madrid's lead at the table was cut to only 2 points, so I think that they must win this match against Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid have much better players in their squad but Bilbao's players can surprise some times with very good game, especially when they play at home. Anyway,...
After draw with Villarreal in last round Real Madrid's lead at the table was cut to only 2 points, so I think that they must win this match against Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid have much better players in their squad but Bilbao's players can surprise some times with very good game, especially when they play at home. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that Real Madrid will win in this game and I'm sure that we'll enjoy watching this game.
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sharpe 9 years ago
The prime target for Bilbao this season will be Copa del Rey where they will play at the final. Looks like Real Madrid will win another 3 points in Primera but Athletic are always dangerous team and don't have to be underestimated especially on home field. Still think that Real will win this one but maybe it will be a...
The prime target for Bilbao this season will be Copa del Rey where they will play at the final. Looks like Real Madrid will win another 3 points in Primera but Athletic are always dangerous team and don't have to be underestimated especially on home field. Still think that Real will win this one but maybe it will be a tough game for them.
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