Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: Will Ancelotti’s “Toothless” Los Blancos Mess up La Liga Dream after UCL Disappointment?

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: Will Ancelotti’s “Toothless” Los Blancos Mess up La Liga Dream after UCL Disappointment?

Real Madrid return to La Liga action at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, April 20, looking to bounce back from recent stumbles as they host fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao in a clash between two top-four sides.

Los Blancos trail Barcelona at the top and will be desperate to keep pace. Bilbao, unbeaten in their last five league games, are chasing Champions League qualification and won’t make it easy.

Real Madrid Players Celebrating Goal

⚪Real Madrid Look to Rebound from UCL Blow | Home Win = 1.72💵

After a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti's men now turn their focus back to La Liga. They've only won one of their last five in all competitions and are under pressure to respond.

Madrid are second in the league on 66 points and remain unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 home league games. However, defensive vulnerabilities have emerged, with the defending La Liga champions conceding in 6 of their last 7 at the Bernabéu.

Athletic Bilbao Players Celebrating Goal

🔴Athletic Bilbao Hope to Extend Unbeaten Run | Away Win = 5.17💵

Ernesto Valverde’s side is in red-hot form, unbeaten in their last five league outings. They showed great resilience to come from behind and beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 last weekend.

With 57 points, Bilbao are fourth and pushing hard for a return to Europe’s elite. They’re also unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 away La Liga games, drawing three of their last five on the road.

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🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Real Madrid will miss suspended forward Kylian Mbappe, while Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, and Eder Militao are all ruled out through injury. Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. will shoulder the creative burden.

Athletic Bilbao are without Yuri Berchiche due to a calf issue. The rest of the squad will be assessed after their Europa League quarter-final against Rangers, with Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet key in attack.

Image from last Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Clash

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.22💵

⚽ Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 19 La Liga home games against Athletic Bilbao. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Yes = 2.01

⚽ Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 away league games. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 2.75

Image from last Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Clash

⚽ Both teams have scored in three of the last six La Liga meetings between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, with over 2.5 goals happening only twice. | Main Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.06

With both sides in the hunt for major objectives—Madrid for the title and Bilbao for a UCL spot—this match promises to be an intense battle. Expect end-to-end action and goals in a crucial late-season showdown.

Image from last Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Clash

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Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: Kompany’s Bavarians Dare Massive Comeback in Italy in Decisive UCL 2d Leg

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: Kompany’s Bavarians Dare Massive Comeback in Italy in Decisive UCL 2d Leg

Inter Milan hold a narrow advantage as they welcome Bayern Munich to San Siro on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final showdown.

The Nerazzurri earned a dramatic 2-1 victory in Bavaria thanks to Davide Frattesi’s late strike and now look to defend their lead at home, where they are unbeaten in 14 European matches.

Inter Milan Players Celebrating a Goal

🔵Inter Eye Semi-Final Spot with Historic Run | Home Win = 2.70💵

Simone Inzaghi’s side is riding a wave of momentum, unbeaten in their last 12 across all competitions and having won five straight Champions League games—matching their treble-winning 2009-10 run.

Their first-leg win in Munich showcased clinical counter-attacking and tactical discipline, and now with San Siro backing them, Inter look poised to seal a second semi-final appearance in three years.

Image from the last Inter vs Bayern game

A repeat of their 2010 feat, when they beat Barcelona after ousting Bayern, may be written in the stars.

🔴Bayern Rely on Away Form to Rescue Campaign | Away Win = 2.64💵

Despite the first-leg loss, Bayern Munich will draw confidence from their perfect away record at Inter—four wins without conceding, including three in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich Players Celebrating a Goal

Vincent Kompany’s men will need to summon a special performance to overturn the deficit, having only managed one win in their last eight UCL ties after losing the first leg.

Their 2-2 Klassiker draw with Dortmund showed defensive flaws, and with key absentees, it will be a huge task for Bayern to turn this tie around to keep their European dreams alive.

Image from the last Inter vs Bayern game

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Inter are boosted by the return of Marcus Thuram, Alessandro Bastoni, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan after the weekend rest. Federico Dimarco is back fit but faces competition from in-form Carlos Augusto.

Kristjan Asllani returns from European suspension, while Mehdi Taremi could feature off the bench. Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries remain out injured.

Image from the last Inter vs Bayern game

Bayern are without star creator Jamal Musiala and defenders Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, and Alphonso Davies. Jonas Urbig keeps his place in goal, with Neuer not expected back until late April.

Serge Gnabry is pushing for a start after his weekend goal, but Kompany is likely to stick with Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman in wide roles, with Guerreiro or Muller in the No.10.

Image from the last Inter vs Bayern game

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.69💵

⚽Inter have progressed from 21 of their last 23 UCL ties after winning the first leg. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5  = 1.78

⚽Bayern have never lost away to Inter and won all previous four visits without conceding. | Specials Market:  Over 2.5 & Yes (GG/NG) = 1.80

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza - Home of Inter Milan & Venue for the Game

With Inter chasing another famous treble and Bayern desperate to avoid back-to-back European exits at the quarter-final stage, this heavyweight clash at San Siro promises fireworks.

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