Live Blog! Real Madrid vs Athletic Club in LaLiga
Real Madrid host Athletic Club this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu in a decisive LaLiga clash. Both sides are chasing key objectives in the final stretch of the season.
Valverdeeee rescues Madrid with a SCREEEAMER!
Madrid had taken the lead but… DISALLOWED.
Confirmed lineups
Date and Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Kickoff in U.S.: 3:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. PT
Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Real Madrid, currently second in the LaLiga standings with 66 points, aim to close the seven-point gap with league leaders Barcelona. Without Kylian Mbappé, who is suspended, either Endrick or Rodrygo is expected to lead the attack, alongside Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham. A win is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti’s men to stay in the title race.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club sit fourth with 57 points and are fighting to secure a place in next season’s Champions League. The absence of Nico Williams due to injury will be a blow, leaving Oihan Sancet and Gorka Guruzeta to carry the attacking responsibilities. Ernesto Valverde’s squad comes into the match in good form, unbeaten in their last five league games.
A tightly contested match is expected, with both teams highly motivated and looking to keep their season ambitions alive.
