Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid predictions , free live stream , predictable lineups

Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid promises to be a compelling encounter, particularly given the contrasting forms of the two teams. Athletic Club currently sits fourth in La Liga, boasting an impressive nine-game unbeaten streak that includes three consecutive victories . The team's strong home record further enhances their prospects as they prepare to host Real Madrid at San Mamés. In contrast, while Real Madrid has recently secured three wins in domestic play without conceding a goal, their struggles in the Champions League raise concerns about their consistency .

Athletic have won seven, drawn five and lost three of their 15 La Liga matches, leaving them in fourth position and above fifth-placed Villarreal on goal difference.

Los Leones showed great character in their most recent outing against Rayo Vallecano, coming from behind to claim a narrow 2-1 victory thanks to Oihan Sancet's second-half brace.

Sancet's match-winning display secured Athletic a third consecutive victory and extended their unbeaten run to nine matches in all competitions, ensuring that Los Leones have not lost a competitive game since they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Girona on October 6.

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Éder Militão, but Rodrygo and Aurélien Tchouaméni are back with the team, handing Los Blancos a much-needed injury boost. Jude Bellingham also is fit to play despite coming off at halftime against Getafe after a collision with David Soria.

Athletic Bilbao possible starting lineup: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Djalo

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Modric, Valverde, Bellingham, Guler; Rodrygo, Mbappe

Predicted lineups suggest that Athletic will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring key players such as Iñaki Williams and Nico Williams . Meanwhile, Real Madrid's lineup may be affected by injuries to several crucial players; however, Jude Bellingham is expected to return . For those interested in viewing the match live, various streaming options are available across platforms such as Premier Sports and ESPN . Given both teams' current trajectories and tactical approaches, this match could significantly impact their respective seasons.

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