2018-19 Spanish Primera – Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao kick off? Sunday 21st April, 2019 – 15:15 (UK)
Where is Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao being played? Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
What television channel is Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao on? Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao? Eleven Sports hold the rights to stream Spanish Primera matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their streaming schedule
In the US, ESPN+ have the rights to stream Spanish Primera matches. A free trial is available for those in the US by clicking here
Are tickets still available for Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao?
Real Madrid - https://www.realmadrid.com/en/tickets
Athletic Bilbao - https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/tickets.html
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL MADRID
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Navas; Dani Carvajal, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Valverde; Isco, Benzema, Marco Asensio
Unavailable: Sergio Ramos (Injured), Courtois (Injured), Diaz (Injured), Vinicius Junior (Injured), Alvaro Odriozola (Injured)
Doubtful: Kroos (Injured)
ATHLETIC BILBAO
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Iago Herrerin; Lekue, Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Martinez, Yuri; Benat, San Jose; Muniain, Raul Garcia, Inigo Cordoba; Inaki Williams
Unavailable: Ander Capa (Injured), Ibai Gomez (Injured), Dani Garcia (Injured), De Marcos (Injured)
Doubtful: Yuri (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Real Madrid will be pleased to be back at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu after a couple of below-par performances on the road. Zinedine Zidane will be very keen to sort out his side's defensive frailties, but without Ramos Madrid may struggle once again to keep the opposition at bay.
