Will Arda Güler be in the starting 11? When is the Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao match, what time, and on which channel will it be broadcast?
The excitement in La Liga continues at full speed! In the 32nd week match, Real Madrid will host Athletic Bilbao. The capital team, currently second in the league, wants to defeat their strong opponent to both boost morale and gain an advantage in the title race. However, there are significant absences for Real Madrid. Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, who are injured, will not be able to play in this match. Kylian Mbappe will also not be in the squad due to a red card suspension. Following all these absences, all eyes are on whether our national footballer Arda Güler will be in the starting 11. So, when is the Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao match, what time, on which channel, and will it be broadcast free-to-air? Here are the broadcast information and details for the match...
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The wind of La Liga’s 32nd week is blowing with the Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao match! Real Madrid, 4 points behind leaders Barcelona, want to take 3 points from this critical fixture and continue their pursuit of the top spot. The purple-and-whites, who have managed only one win in their last 5 official matches, are looking to break their bad run against their in-form opponent. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 8 matches and are seeking to take points from this tough away fixture.
Real Madrid have important absences due to injuries and suspension. For this reason, whether head coach Carlo Ancelotti will give Arda Güler a place in the starting XI is one of the issues football fans are most curious about. So, when is the Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao match, what time is it, on which channel and will it be broadcast free-to-air? Here are all the details about the match...
WHEN IS THE REAL MADRID VS ATHLETIC BILBAO MATCH?
The Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao match will be played on 20 April 2025, on Sunday evening at 22.00.
WHICH CHANNEL IS THE REAL MADRID VS ATHLETIC BILBAO MATCH ON?
The Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and will be broadcast live on the S Sport Plus platform.
WILL ARDA GÜLER BE IN THE STARTING XI?
In the critical match, Turkish football fans will be watching young star Arda Güler.
Arda is expected to start the match on the substitutes’ bench and, depending on the course of the game, to be brought on later.
The performance Real Madrid produce in this fixture, as they enter an important turning point on the road to the championship, will directly shape not only their fate in the league but also head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s future plans.
IMPORTANT ABSENCES AT REAL MADRID
Although Real Madrid are 4 points behind Barcelona, they have not given up on the championship race. In the difficult match, the team want to increase their motivation with a victory and close the gap with the leaders. However, there are some important absences in the squad.
In defence, Eder Militao and Daniel Carvajal will not be on the pitch because of their injuries. In addition, attacking star Kylian Mbappé will not be able to take part in this match due to a red-card suspension.