Carlo Ancelotti’s squad faces a tough test against a hungry Athletic Club, arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu with a clear aim to upset the hosts.
Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao meet in a high-stakes clash that shapes the final stages of the Spanish league season. The Whites want to seal second place in the table and head into the break with momentum, while the rojiblancos hope to climb into European contention and push for a strong finish in the campaign. Real Madrid holds the advantage of home support, but Athletic will fight to spoil the party at the Bernabéu.
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Madrid, full throttle
Real Madrid, under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, approaches the game with maximum intensity. The only lingering doubt concerns Mariano Díaz, who has been dealing with discomfort, though his impact throughout the season has been limited. In the Madrid starting XI, Carletto is expected to rely on the team’s established spine as he eyes a victory that would secure second place and provide a pristine sense of closure before the summer break. It is also notable that several players could be leaving the club this summer, with veterans like Nacho Fernández or Marco Asensio among those who may see opportunities elsewhere.
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Athletic, short on numbers
On the other side, Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Bilbao travels to Madrid with four injured players shadowing their preparations: Dani García, Jon Morcillo, Inigo Martínez and Yeray Álvarez. The absence of the last two clearly reshapes the central defensive pairing, meaning Dani Vivian and Aitor Paredes are set to step in. Still, Valverde is expected to trust his core group, with the Williams brothers and Alex Berenguer ready to spearhead the attack in pursuit of a result that could lift Athletic into European positions as the season closes.
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LINEUPS OF REAL MADRID VS. ATHLETIC BILBAO
Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho/Alaba, Camavinga; Modric, Kroos, Fede Valverde; Asensio/Rodrygo, Benzema and Vinicius
Athletic Bilbao (1-4-3-3): Unai Simon; De Marcos, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri; Muniain, Mikel Vesga, Sancet; Nico Williams, Inaki Williams and Alex Berenguer
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