Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Preview: Start Time, Team News, How To Watch & Live Stream

Real Madrid will host fourth-placed Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabéu on Matchday 32 of La Liga on April 20.

Mid-week, Los Blancos were knocked out of the Champions League by Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in the quarterfinal of the competition after losing 2-1 in the second leg.

Following Barcelona's victory earlier, Carlo Ancelotti and his side are now seven points behind their rivals in the table; a win in this clash with Athletic has become crucial for Madrid if they are to stay in the title race.

In the reverse fixture, Los Merengues suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Los Leones at San Mamés, despite Jude Bellingham's late goal to level the game.

Here's a look at the last five competitive fixtures between the teams.

Date	Result
December 4, 2024	Athletic Club 2-1 Real Madrid
March 31, 2024	Real Madrid 2-0 Athletic Club
August 12, 2023	Athletic Club 0-2 Real Madrid
June 4, 2023	Real Madrid 1-1 Athletic Club
January 22, 2023	Athletic Club 0-2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid Team News vs Athletic Club

Ahead of their clash against Athletic Club, Carlo Ancelotti has welcomed Lunin, his second-string goalkeeper, back into the squad following his injury. Additionally, Dani Ceballos, who played over 30 minutes in the second leg against Arsenal, should be available and could be given a starting berth by his coach.

Meanwhile, Ferland Mendy remains unavailable for his team as he is still recovering from his muscle injury. However, there is a chance that the France international could be back in action in time for the Copa Del Rey final next week. Furthermore, Kylian Mbappé is suspended for this game following his red card against Alavés last weekend.