Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Preview - Real to bounce back in La Liga

By Robert Norman

20 Apr 2025

Robert Norman 20 Apr 2025

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Real Madrid seeks to bounce back after a poor run, facing formidably in-form Athletic Bilbao.
Madrid struggles defensively, but maintains scoring potential; Athletic boasts a strong defensive record.
Both teams expected to score, highlighting a thrilling La Liga encounter with potential for goals.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao (Getty)

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
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Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Preview

Following a disappointing defeat to Arsenal, Real Madrid return to La Liga action as they face an in form Athletic Club at the Bernabeu.

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Real Madrid have endured a poor run of form with just one win in their last five games in all competitions including back to back losses against Arsenal in the Champions League.

Their last league match was a 1-0 win against Alaves as they have now won five of their last seven league matches.

Real Madrid have been porous defensively, conceding in five of their last six league games while both teams to score have featured in seven of their last ten league matches.

They have won five of their last seven league games with five of those games seeing Over 2.5 goals.

Athletic Bilbao head into this fixture on the back of a comfortable 2-0 win over Rangers in the Europa League, they are now unbeaten in their last eight games in all competitions with four wins and four draws.

Their last league match was a 3-1 win Over Rayo Vallecano as they have won three of their last seven league matches.

Athletic Bilbao have kept four clean sheets in nine league games and have not conceded more than one goal in their last nine league games.

Their last four away league games have been low scoring featuring Under 2.5 goals while seven of their last ten away league games have seen both teams finding the back of the net.

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