Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Clash Preview 16 May 2021

Real Madrid have a chance to leapfrog Atletico Madrid with a win against Bilbao at the San Mames. A game between two rivals, who have everything to play for in a game of pride, as well as potential glory. Let’s see the details behind the game.

Athletic Bilbao come into the game sitting in 9th with 46 points in 36 games, and in this penultimate game of the season they’ll try to go out with glory, as they’re far from places that lead into Europe. They’ll need luck in this game against Los Blancos, as they’re in dire form, despite having won their last encounter against the Madrid club. Manager Marcelino Garcia Toral will hope his troops can come out of this game with their head held high and dent Real Madrid’s aspirations to become champions of Spain.

Real Madrid on the other hand have been somewhat inconsistent, struggling to score and defeat weaker clubs, while putting stronger ones to the sword with relative ease. In ther last five, they’ve won three and drawn two, which goes to show that even with a decimated squad, they are still the team to beat. Manager Zinedine Zidane will hope his troops can make one last push for the title, while results elsewhere will go in their favor. Madrid currently sit in 2nd, with 78 points from 36 games, and with two games to go, Zidane will need all the luck in the world to break through in first and clinch the Primera title.

Both clubs are struggling with injuries and suspensions, and a lenghty list of players will miss the clash. Bilbao will be without Berchiche, Capa, Lekue, Muniain, Nolaskoain, and Zaraga, for the match against RM. Los Blancos will be without Carvajal, Kroos, Lucas, Marvin, Mendy, captain Ramos, and Varane, for their trip to San Mames stadium.

Will Real Madrid take up an opportunity to get into pole position for the title, or will Bilbao rain on their potential parade? Tune in tonight for the game to see!