Real Madrid close a disappointing La Liga campaign by hosting Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real have already secured second place, but the season remains trophyless and could end with a 14-point gap behind Barcelona. Athletic will miss European competition next term after a frustrating league run. The match also serves as the final game for both managers, with Álvaro Arbeloa set to leave Real Madrid and Ernesto Valverde preparing to depart Athletic in the summer. Dani Carvajal and David Alaba start in their last appearances for Real. Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, and Kylian Mbappé are included in the starting lineup. Real’s recent home record and unbeaten run against Athletic since January 2021 add context to the matchup.
"Real Madrid bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga season with the visit of Athletic Club to the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos have already secured runners-up spot in the table, but that will do little to soften the blow of a second successive trophyless campaign - one that could see them finish 14 points adrift of their great rivals, Barcelona. Meanwhile, Athletic will have to settle for a season without European football next term after a frustrating campaign of their own."
"This game will also mark the final game in charge for both managers, with Alvaro Arbeloa set to depart Real Madrid and Ernesto Valverde preparing to leave Athletic this summer. Real captain Dani Carvajal plays his final match for the club, bringing an end to an illustrious career at the Bernabeu spanning more than a decade. Another departing defender, David Alaba, also starts in his last outing for Los Blancos."
"Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde and Kylian Mbappe are all included in the starting 11. Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Asencio, Alaba, Carreras, Valverde, Bellingham, Thiago, Mastantuono, Gonzalo, Mbappe Athletic team news More to follow... Where to watch Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: TV channel, live stream The match will be available to watch live on Premier Sports and via LaLigaTV. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm BST on Saturday."
"Real Madrid have won 125 matches against Athletic Club throughout history Los Blancos are unbeaten against Athletic at the Bernabeu in La Liga since January 2021 Real Madrid won the reverse fixture 3-0 earlier this season Athletic have taken just one point from their last three league games Only Barcelona have a better home record in La Liga than Real Madrid this season"
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