Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Real Madrid
4-2-3-1
Athletic Bilbao
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(93) 62 Goals 27 (42)
(63) 39 Assists 21 (36)
(6.9) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
27.7 Average Age 26.4
183.5 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(1.3) 1.6 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(58%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 51% (49%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.8) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.9 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Gonzalo Higuaín Out 7.18
Marcelo Out 7
Mesut Özil Doubtful 7.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Ruiz de Galarreta Out 6.53
Borja Ekiza Out 6.81
Ander Out 7.15
Óscar De Marcos Out 6.79
Iñigo Pérez Doubtful 6.79

Team News

Real Madrid
  • Real Madrid kept their title challenge on track thanks to a late winner by Alvaro Morata against Levante last weekend.
  • The youngster is unlikely to be handed a start against Athletic though as Karim Benzema returned to training this week and should be fit enough to start up front.
  • Sami Khedira should also return in midfield after taking a full part in training this week, but Mesut Ozil may miss out after suffering an ankle injury last time out.
Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic continued their upward curve in the league with a second consecutive win at home to Sevilla last weekend.
  • However, that victory came at a cost as Ander Herrera saw his second red card in as many league games and Oscar de Marcos is also suspended after seeing his fifth yellow card of the campaign.
  • Their absence will force Marcelo Bielsa into a reshuffle which could see Carlos Gurpegi move forward into midfield with Mikel San Jose coming into the heart of the defence.

Prediction

  • After a disappointing start to the season, Real have now won their last four home league games by a combined score of 16-1 and have the extra advantage of a number of their players not having travelled with their international teams due to niggling injuries.
  • Despite Athletic's upturn of late in domestic competition, they have struggled to keep clean sheets and will be severely weakened by the absence of Ander and De Marcos.
  • Real also won the two games between the sides 4-1 and 3-0 last season and a similar scoreline would appear to be in order this weekend.
Prediction:
Real Madrid
3
1
Athletic Bilbao
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Latest Comments

 
  • yermitno

    You won a pollazo

    26 weeks ago
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  • makochan85

    i won.

    26 weeks ago
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  • kokichi3000

    Livescore.com also changed first benzema's goal to Aurtenetxe's own goal. So it's the right decision

    26 weeks ago
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  • Cannabinero

    My god!!! Why you change first benzema's goal?? Rectify !!! :(

    26 weeks ago
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  • yermitno

    Benzema 2 goals. Change it please

    26 weeks ago
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  • DoubleV

    59% possesion for Bilbao? I'm sorry but this can't be right!

    26 weeks ago
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  • makochan85

    Aurtenetxe own goal.

    26 weeks ago
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  • kam

    Hala Madrid!!

    26 weeks ago
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  • Yulva

    I'd be more excited about this match if Athletic's form was up to par with last season. Well, they're still a formidable team and their latest matches haven't been as catastrophic as the first ones.
    Real have been playing very powerful so to speak in their home, the style of football Athletic plays might as well lead them to concede a lot of goals in this game.

    26 weeks ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 R. Madrid 25 6 5 81 wwwwwd
12 A. Bilbao 12 8 16 44 ldddww

Top Players

Real Madrid
Athletic Bilbao
C. Ronaldo 8.18
S. Ramos 7.43
M. Özil 7.41
M. Susaeta 7.18
Ander 7.15
G. Iraizoz 7.03
C. Ronaldo 34
G. Higuaín 14
K. Benzema 10
A. Aduriz 14
M. Susaeta 6
Ó. D. Marcos 6
C. Ronaldo 10
M. Özil 10
K. Benzema 10
M. Susaeta 7
I. Gómez 7
A. Aduriz 6

Match Forecast

Real Madrid will create many scoring chances  
Real Madrid will score from a setpiece situation  
Real Madrid will score a long shot  
Real Madrid will score as a result of a through ball  
Real Madrid will score as a result of an opposition error  
Real Madrid will score from a fast break situation  
Real Madrid will score from a direct freekick  
Real Madrid will control the game in the opposition's half  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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