Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid face Athletic Club in this La Liga matchup on Wednesday at San Mamés, and you can catch all the action with ESPN.
How to Watch Athletic Club vs Real Madrid
Athletic Club enters the match at home in Bilbao riding a wave of optimism. Their recent 2-0 away win over Levante has boosted confidence, and returning players such as midfielder Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (after suspension) and defender Aymeric Laporte (after illness) could strengthen their lineup. Meanwhile, they must contend with ongoing absences or doubts around other squad members and some inconsistency this season. Expect Athletic to rely on a compact defensive structure and counter-attacks, seeking to capitalize on home support and recent momentum.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, comes in under mounting pressure. They've drawn their last three in LaLiga, most recently a 1-1 at Girona, which allowed rivals to close the gap at the top. Their lineup is affected by injury doubts, particularly in defence, which may challenge their usual dominance at San Mamés. Still, with attacking weapons like Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr., they have the quality to unlock even well-organized defences, and a win here could be vital to reassert themselves in the title race.
This is a great La Liga match that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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