Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Real Madrid, Preview, Prediction, Latest Team News, Livestream: La Liga 2021/22 Gameweek 19

The Basque side take on the table toppers Real Madrid, as Alley Sport brings Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Real Madrid and the buildup to this Spanish encounter.

Athletic Bilbao are one of the Spanish giants, who, alongside Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have never been relegated from the Premier division of Spanish football. The club were European football regulars, but have been facing real struggles over the past 5 seasons, which have led to the growing turmoil at the San Mames.

Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Real Madrid: Preview

Athletic Bilbao are currently in the 11th position, with 4 wins and 4 losses, and a whopping 9 draws already into the season. They stand 6 points off a European position, which would be the aim of the Basque side for successful season, as they continue their rebuild. They face a mammoth task of taking on Real Madrid, who look invincible at the moment, winning their previous 5 La Liga games.

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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid: Prediction

Real Madrid are in red-hot form, and are one of the most dangerous sides in all of Europe. Athletic Bilbao continue with their struggles, and look to be no match to the quality of the Los Blancos. Real Madrid look to be the favourites against Bilbao, and are expected to have a routine win over them. In our prediction, Real Madrid would turn out 3-1 winners against this Bilbao side, who are desperately looking to shake up things.

Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Real Madrid: Latest Team News

Manager Marcelino Garcia has some absentees for the crunch clash against Real Madrid. Daniel Vivian and Yuri Berchice miss out on the game against Real Madrid due to muscle and groin problems respectively. Aiser Villalibre is a doubt with a hamstring issue, while Peru Nolaskoain is ruled out with an ankle problem. Bilbao would be dependent on players like Muniain and Inaki Williams, who have prior experience in facing big teams like Madrid.

Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Real Madrid

Here’s our Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Real Madrid:

Formation: 4-4-2

GK: Julen Agierezabala

LB: Mikel Balenziaga

CB: Unai Nunez

CB: Yeray Alvarez

RB: Inigo Lekue

LM: Iker Muniain

CM: Unai Vencendor

CM: Oier Zarraga

RM: Nico Williams

ST: Inaki Williams

ST: Raul Garcia

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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid: Livestream

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid kicks off at the San Mames on Thursday, 22nd December 2021 at 08:30 PM GMT. This means that the game will start at 3:30 PM EST and 12:30 PM PST on the same day- 22nd December. The fans in India will see the game begin at 02:00 AM IST on Wednesday, 23rd December.

La Liga will be broadcasted live in India on the Viacom18 Entertainment Network, streamed live on the MTV Channel. UK fans can catch the game on La Liga TV and Free Sports, who are the official broadcasters of the Spanish La Liga in the United Kingdom. ESPN+ hold the broadcasting rights for the United States viewers.

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