Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Match Preview
Athletic has gone through a nightmare in its last two visits to the Santiago Bernabeu, conceding ten goals while scoring only two. El Clasico next week shadows every other match in the Spanish League, a circumstance Joaquin Caparros should take full advantage of.
French international Karim Benzema is ruled out due to injuries, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo might be fully fit to return to the starting squad.
Angel Di Maria and Mesut Ozil will become the nexus between Xabi Alonso and Lass Diarra to reach the opposing area.
Athletic's coach might miss Iker Muniain, who's been under intense physical pain for the past five days. Fernando Llorente and Raul Toquero, as always, will be the leaders of the attack.
A vital clash for Athletic to remain competitive in the European fight, and even more for Real Madrid to reach next week's Clasico in top form, who'll succeed?