Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: Athletic Club is in action on Thursday when they face Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey Quarter-final clash at home.
Match Details:
Teams: Athletic Club vs Real Madrid
Venue: San Mamés Barria, Bilbao, Spain
Date: Friday 4th February, 2022
Time: 02:00 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.athletic-club.eus/en
Preview
Athletic Club entered the last 8 with a stunning 3-2 win over Barcelona in the Round of 16.
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The hosts saw Muniain find the net twice to get the win under the belt alongside a goal from Martinez. Pedri and Torres scored for the Catalan side, but it was not enough.
After coming up short in last season’s final, Athletic Club hope to turn the tide this time.
On the other hand, Real Madrid beat Elche 2-1 away in their Q/F match with Isco and Hazard scoring the crucial goals in extra time.
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Not before, Verdu gave Elche the lead. This win was impressive given the desire for Real Madrid to ensure they can still win all trophies this season.
Los Blancos is yet to win the Copa Del Rey since the 2013/14 season.
In the H2H battle, Real Madrid have a commanding lead and also beat Athletic Club 2-0 in their previously played match (Super Cup final).
Form Guide
Athletic Club: WWLWW
Real Madrid: DWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Athletic Club
Real Madrid 2-2 Elche
The big game is in sight!
🔥 Last training session at Lezama before #AthleticRealMadrid 🏆#AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/6mCN0LpFVS
— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) February 2, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Athletic Club vs Real Madrid in India?
The clash is available on either team’s official social media handles.
Team News
Nunez and Villalibre are doubts for the hosts due to fitness concerns. Sancet is ruled out as well.
Bale, Mendy, Marcelo and Benzema miss out for the visitors through injuries.
Athletic Club possible 11:
Simon, Lekue, Alvarez, Martinez, Balenziaga, Williams, Zarraga, Garcia, Muniain, Garcia and I Williams
🔛 ¡𝓥𝓐𝓜𝓞𝓢! 🔥
🔜 @Athletic_en#CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/2s2istV6Z9— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 2, 2022
Real Madrid possible 11:
Courtois, Alaba, Fernandez, Militao, Vazquez, Modric, Camavinga, Kroos, Hazard, Jovic and Asensio
Prediction: Athletic Club 1-2 Real Madrid
Both sides have had a good run in the competition but only one can progress to the next round.
Athletic Club are capable of lasting the distance, but Real Madrid should win this one given their squad disposal.
The league leaders look in brilliant touch and would be hard to dislodge.
