Match Preview/Summary

On April 20, Real Madrid are hosting Athletic Bilbao in La Liga of Spain, with kickoff at 20:00 your local time.

A sense of anticipation builds as the upcoming match sees Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao renew their battle, 5 months after their previous La Liga encounter which Athletic Bilbao won 2-1. Real Madrid come into this match following a defeat to Arsenal last Wednesday, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Tightening up at the back might be their best chance to shift momentum, especially given the fact their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across six consecutive home matches.

Following a two-game winning streak against Rangers and Rayo Vallecano, Athletic Bilbao, in contrast to their opponent’s recent struggles, head into this match looking to build on their success, keeping their unbeaten run alive at eight matches. Their defense has been solid lately, recording three straight clean sheets in away games.