The match will take place at San Mamés in Bilbao on Wednesday 3 December 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 GMT.
Athletic Bilbao arrive under significant personnel constraints. Their squad is without Oihan Sancet (suspended), Beñat Prados, Unai Egiluz, Maroan Sannadi and Robert Navarro (all injured), while Iñaki Williams remains doubtful recovering from a groin issue. Defender Aymeric Laporte may be back despite recent illness. The absences open space for additions: Unai Gómez or 18-year-old Selton Sánchez are among those considered to step into the starting XI, and the midfield sees the return of Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from suspension.
Real Madrid also suffer from defensive shortages. Centre-back Dean Huijsen (muscle problem), David Alaba (muscular injury) and long-term absentee Dani Carvajal remain unavailable, while Raúl Asencio returns from illness and could feature in defense. Eder Militao and Antonio Rüdiger — recently returning from injury — are likely to start in central defence, while Álvaro Carreras may fill in at left-back. Midfield reshuffling is possible, and names like Eduardo Camavinga could re-enter the rotation. Upfront, the attacking duo remains potent, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior expected to lead the offensive threat.
Tactically, the home side under Ernesto Valverde is likely to adopt a cautious, compact setup: defensive solidity, midfield reinforcement and reliance on counterattacks — using speed on the wings and direct transitions to offset their missing attacking regulars. In contrast the away side under Xabi Alonso may attempt a balanced-attack formation: a solid back-line despite injuries, a reinforced midfield core, and full use of lethal forwards to exploit gaps, particularly on the flanks and behind Athletic’s defense.
In the press build-up there’s a growing sense that Madrid are under pressure. Many outlets highlight their recent run of draws and defensive frailties, arguing that a win is essential to keep pace at the top of the table. Conversely, coverage of Athletic emphasizes their unpredictability at home and the chance to capitalize on Madrid’s vulnerabilities — especially if Athletic manage to stay compact and strike decisively. Analysts in studio talk of a “tactical battle” at San Mamés: if Madrid succeed in imposing tempo and exploiting wing spaces they may prevail; but if Athletic contain them and force mistakes, the home side could turn underdog status into a serious challenge.
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