On Saturday, August 12, 2023 Athletic Bilbao will compete against Real Madrid in the Matchday 1 of the La Liga match. Watch here, Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid live streaming, preview and how to watch it.
Real Madrid will face their first challenge in La Liga 2023/24 when they travel to Bilbao this evening. Carlo Ancelotti’s team have the ambition to get the full three points and start the season well. However, will they be able to do it at San Mames, a stadium which is always difficult for visitors?
Real Madrid did not impress in the previous friendly matches. They lost to Juventus and Barcelona, two European giants who are also in the process of rebuilding. Real Madrid itself is in a transitional stage after releasing several star players such as Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio and others.
However, Real Madrid still has a quality and experienced squad. They still have players like Luka Modric and Vinícius Júnior. They also brought in several talented young players such as Fran Garcia and Jude Bellingham. With a combination of senior and junior players, Real Madrid is ready to compete in all competitions this season.
On the other hand, Bilbao also did not show good performance this summer. They were only able to win once, draw three and lose two of the six matches they played. They didn’t make any major changes to their team either. They only brought in a few local players such as Iker Muniain, Inaki Williams, and Unai Simon.
Bilbao is known as a tough and disciplined team. They always play with passion and determination. They also have the full support of their ardent supporters. However, is that enough to face Real Madrid who has a higher class and quality?
If you look at statistical data, Real Madrid is clearly superior to Bilbao. Of the last 50 meetings, Real Madrid won 34 times, drew seven times, and only lost nine times. At San Mames itself, Real Madrid won 14 times, drew five times and lost 11 times. Real Madrid is also more productive by scoring 115 goals and conceding only 54 goals.
Based on the information above, Real Madrid, who will show their class as champions, is expected to beat Bilbao easily.
Live Stream & How To Watch
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid match at San Mamés Barria Stadium, Bilbao can be watched live streaming. La Liga 2023/2024 Matchday 1 match broadcast on ESPN+ starting 15:30 ET.
| Match | Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid |
| Competition | 2023/2024 La Liga |
| Match day | Matchday 1 |
| Venue | San Mamés Barria Stadium, Bilbao |
| Date | Saturday, August 12, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 15:30 ET |
| Official TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming Link | ESPN+ |
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Interesting Statistics and Facts
Line-Up Forecast
| Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) | Real Madrid (4-3-1-2) |
| Simon | Lunin |
| De Marcos | Carvajal |
| Alvarez | Militao |
| Vivian | Rudiger |
| Lekue | Alaba |
| Ruiz de Galarreta | Valverde |
| Vesga | Tchouameni |
| N Williams | Camavinga |
| Sancet | Bellingham |
| Muniain | Rodrygo |
| I Williams | Vinicius |
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