Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2024-25

Athletic Bilbao have already defeated Los Blancos once this season.

Real Madrid are all set to host Athletic Club in match week 32 of the LaLiga 2024-25 edition. Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is all set to witness the intense clash between Los Blancos and Athletic Bilbao this time.

Real Madrid were shockingly eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after their lacklustre performance against Arsenal. Even at home, Los Blancos looked weak. They can still go on to win a couple of silverware this season in the form of LaLiga and Copa del Rey.

👔 @MrAncelotti: "We have to hold our heads high, we must learn from it and fight in the next game."📺 Press conference ➡️ RM Play

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 16, 2025

Carlo Ancelotti’s men have already faced a defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao once this season. If they want to win the Spanish league title, Real Madrid will have to bring all their force to secure three crucial points here.

Athletic Club are in fourth spot on the LaLiga points table. With this pace, they seem in line to seal a Champions League spot for the coming season. A loss against Real will surely be a setback for the visitors that they cannot afford at the moment.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
• Date: Monday, April 21
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Sunday, April 20: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Juan Martinez
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Madrid: D-L-L-W-L

Athletic Club: D-D-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)

The Brazilian winger was the sole goal scorer for Real Madrid across the two legs against Arsenal. Due to the absence of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr will be the main man in the attacking front for Los Blancos. It is going to be a tough game for Carlo Ancelotti’s men, and Vinícius Jr. will be looking to step up and drop a top performance.

⚽ @ViniJr is now the Brazilian with the most goals in Real Madrid's history. pic.twitter.com/IgdavQwprW

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 16, 2025

Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club)

Oihan Sancet has been in good form for Athletic Bilbao this season. The Spanish midfielder is the top goal scorer for the Athletic Club in the Spanish league during the ongoing season. Having scored 15 goals in 23 league games, Sancet is going to create many problems for Real Madrid’s defence.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have dropped points in two of their last five LaLiga home games.
• Los Blancos have not lost any of their last 19 LaLiga home games against Athletic Club.
• Athletic Club are unbeaten in their last five matches.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @7/10 Coral
• Vinicius Jr. to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals over 2.5 @8/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Real Madrid will be without the services of Kylian Mbappe as he is injured and suspended. Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy are also injured.

Yuri Berchiche is injured and will not be in action for Athletic Club.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 32

Real Madrid won: 22

Athletic Club won: 4

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vini Jr; Endrick

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Simon (GK); Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredas, Boiro; Jauregizar, Prados; Inaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta

Match Prediction

Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be looking to switch things up for themselves and will be looking to grab three points. Real Madrid will once again be coming in as the favourites and are likely to beat Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming LaLiga 2024-25 contest.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Athletic Club

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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