Real Madrid vs. Athletic Club: a demanding match at the Bernabéu
Ancelotti's side are looking for three points to keep them in the fight for the league title (9pm CEST).
Real Madrid face a tough match tonight against Athletic Club in LaLiga matchday 32 (9pm CEST). The Whites are in search of a 21st win at the Santiago Bernabéu to keep them in the fight for the title.
Ancelotti's side have seven finals ahead of them to clinch the LaLiga title. The first of these will be against the Basque side, who sit fourth in the table. Winning will not be easy. However, the previous results at the Santiago Bernabéu in domestic competition between the two sides are encouraging. Our team are unbeaten in 19 games at home against Athletic and are looking to continue this run.
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“We want to stay in the fight for the LaLiga title,” said Carlo Ancelotti at the press conference ahead of the match. The Italian will be without the team's top scorer, Mbappé, due to suspension. However, Camavinga, who did not play in the last match against Arsenal, is available. Madrid have plenty of options up front and will be able to call upon, among others, Vini Jr., Bellingham and Rodrygo.
Athletic Club
The Basque side are having an excellent season and started this matchday in the Champions League places with a record of 15 wins, 12 draws and four defeats. They visit the Bernabéu full of confidence after picking up points in 21 of their last 22 LaLiga matches as well as qualifying for the Europa League semi-finals. Their main attacking threat is Sancet, who has scored 15 goals in the competition.