Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction, 02:00 April 21: The King Overcomes Difficulties

Mbappe was absent from the match against Athletic Bilbao due to suspension.

Pre-match review Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid desperately need a win to bounce back from their humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos' form has been on a downward spiral since the start of April, with just one win in their last five games in all competitions. With their poor performances in recent weeks, Real Madrid will be in for a tough challenge when they take on Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

The Basque side have been impressive this season. Ernesto Valverde's side finished fourth in La Liga and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. Athletic Bilbao, along with Atletico Madrid, are the two teams with the fewest defeats in La Liga. Their spirits are high after beating Rangers in midweek. Athletic Bilbao have plenty of confidence ahead of their trip to the Bernabeu, having beaten Real Madrid in round 19 of La Liga.

The Basque side are also in better form than Real Madrid. Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions, conceding three goals in that run. This will make it difficult for Los Blancos' attack in the absence of their main striker Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman has scored 33 goals for Real Madrid, including 23 in La Liga.

Form, head-to-head history Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao

In the last 6 rounds in La Liga, Real Madrid won 4 and lost 2. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao has a 6-match unbeaten streak (won 3, drew 3).

Real Madrid dominates Athletic Bilbao in terms of head-to-head record. In the last 10 encounters, Real Madrid won 7, drew 1 and lost 2.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao squad information

Real Madrid will be without Mbappe due to suspension. Ferland Mendy and Lunin will continue to be absent due to injury. Militao and Carvajal are out for the rest of the season.

Athletic Bilbao are without Yuri Berchiche through injury.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup

Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Brahim Diaz, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr;Rodrygo.

Athletic Bilbao: Simon; Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Jauregizar, Prados; Berenguer, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta.

Score prediction Real Madrid 2-1 Athletic Bilbao

Khanh Kieu

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