Athletic Club – Real Madrid

Athletic Club host a daunting Real Madrid side that sit second in the table with twelve points, having won four of their five matches and boasting a 14‑4 goal difference. The Basque outfit sit ninth, on seven points after two wins, a draw and two defeats, and their modest 7‑6 scoring record underscores the challenge ahead. A clash between the two will see Real Madrid look to extend their unbeaten run while Athletic Club aim to close the gap on the leaders and improve their goal ratio. Historically, the gap in form between the clubs has been clear, and the fixture promises a test of whether the home side can turn their modest season around against a formidable opponent.