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2025/26 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 38
Real Madrid CF v Athletic Club
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Saturday, 23 May
Kick-off is at 21h00
Real Madrid will be eager to end their La Liga season with a win over Athletic Bilbao in the El Viejo Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu on 23 May.
Current Form
Real Madrid come into the final day after a 1-0 away victory over Sevilla FC on 17 May and they are undefeated in their last two league games.
Los Blancos are also undefeated in their last five home La Liga matches, registering four wins and one draw at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Meanwhile, Bilbao drew 1-1 away against Celta Vigo in their last outing on 17 May and they are winless in their last three league matches.
Los Leones have lost two of their last three away matches in La Liga; the other game ended in a win for the visitors.
Team News
Real Madrid will be without Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão and Rodrygo due to their respective injuries, but they have no suspension concerns.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao will miss Yuri Berchiche due to suspension, while Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Beñat Prados and Unai Egiluz are all injured.
Quotes
“It’s the last game… a day of goodbyes too… surely for some player. So… well, try to play a great game in front of our fans, enjoy every minute in this jersey," Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa said ahead of their clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Let’s see. I don’t know if they’re going to change the date or not. We’ll wait and see how the day goes, plan the week, organize training sessions, and figure out which players are available.”
Head-To-Head
Real Madrid thrashed Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in their last La Liga meeting, a game played at San Mames on 3 December.
Therefore, Los Blancos are undefeated against Los Leones in their last two league matches, having recorded two consecutive wins.
La Liga – Matchday 38 (Final Round)
Saturday, 23 May
21:00 — Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano
21:00 — Celta Vigo vs Sevilla FC
21:00 — RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad
21:00 — Getafe CF vs CA Osasuna
21:00 — Girona FC vs Elche CF
21:00 — RCD Mallorca vs Real Oviedo
21:00 — Real Betis vs Levante UD
21:00 — Real Madrid CF vs Athletic Club
21:00 — Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona
Sunday, 24 May
21:00 — Villarreal CF vs Atletico de Madrid
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