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Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao
The weekend is history and now the fans can look forward to exciting football again in the next few days. Already next Wednesday the catch-up match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will take place in the Spanish La Liga. In the upcoming match, we can expect two teams that are currently in completely different moods. What we can expect about the duel between Real and Bilbao, you can find out in our Real Madrid – Bilbao betting tip.
If we take a look at the table in the Spanish La Liga, we see the royals standing where they see themselves. Real Madrid have won all of their last six games and with 31 points they lead the league by four points ahead of Atletico and Real Sociedad. Their upcoming opponents from Bilbao are eighth in the table and with 20 points, they are four points behind the international places.
Real Madrid – Bilbao Info
– Date & Time: 01/12/2021, at 21:00.
– Venue: Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernábeu (up to 81,044 spectators).
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 9
– Broadcast: DAZN
Real Madrid Form & Balance Check
There is no doubt that coach Carlo Ancelotti’s men are something of the team of the moment in Spanish La Liga at the moment. With 33 points, the record-breaking champions are quite rightly way up at the top of the table. Last weekend they played the top match against FC Sevilla and won 2-1 against the Andalusians in a very high-class match. Real’s winning goal was once again scored by a player who has developed in a fabulous way this season. Vinicius Jr. screwed the ball into the top right-hand corner after a great dribble.
Real is fun
No question, the coaching change last summer seems to have been absolutely the right decision. Under Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid is finally having fun again and the results also prove this thesis right. In the last transfer window, the royals sold their centre-back duo of recent years in Varane and Ramos. Above all, the signing of David Alaba could become a very decisive factor for the future.
Real Madrid Facts & Analysis
– Still unbeaten at home in La Liga
– Won 6 games in a row
– Benzema & Vini are on 20 goals between them
Bilbao form & balance check
Unlike their upcoming opponents from Madrid, the club from Bilbao has been waiting for a win for quite a while. In the last five games, there was not a single success and yet only one game was lost in this period. Last weekend, the home game against Granada was on the agenda. In the end, the Basques had to settle for a 2-2 draw. To make matters worse, Martinez was sent off late in stoppage time, meaning he will miss the upcoming match against Real Madrid.
A lack of consistency
Bilbao has a very good team, all things considered. Also due to this fact, the current 8th place is clearly too little. Against Real Madrid, the main thing will be to keep the score as close to zero as possible for as long as possible. National keeper Unai Simon will have his work cut out for him. The Basques will have to watch out for Benzema and Vinicius Jr. in particular in the upcoming match. If Bilbao defend as they have done so far this season, it will be a close game. They have the best defence in the league with 10 goals conceded.
Bilbao facts & analysis
– Not won in five games
– Only conceded 10 goals
– Already drawn nine times at half-time
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 November 2021
There are no changes in Real Madrid’s first eleven compared to the 2-1 win over Sevilla. Coach Ancelotti trusts the same players again. Especially the two offensive players Benzema and Vinicius Jr. are the focus here. The upcoming opponents from Bilbao have to make changes in defence. Martinez will be replaced by Nunez. In the forward line, perennial striker Williams will again play from the start.
Real Madrid – Bilbao direct comparison & Statistics
The direct comparison between these two traditional clubs is very extensive. Both have faced each other 202 times and Real have won 103 of those games. Bilbao have won 63 matches and in 36 encounters they have shared the points.
– Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 6 matches.
– Athletic Bilbao’s last away win at Real Madrid was in 2005.
– Real Madrid have not lost any of their last 9 matches
– Karim Benzema is the top scorer with 10 goals. Inaki Williams scored 3 times for Athletic Bilbao
