Just four days after crashing out of the Champions League, Real Madrid return to La Liga action to take on Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid are in desperate need of a bounce back. Carlo Ancelotti's men have suffered three defeats in their last four matches across all competitions, including two poor losses to Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals. The Gunners eliminated Real Madrid 5–1 on aggregate, ending Los Blancos' European title defense much earlier than expected.
Despite the massive disappointment, Real Madrid must focus on their next match amid a tight La Liga race with Barcelona. Los Blancos are seven points back and must continue winning to keep the pressure on Hansi Flick's squad.
Collecting three points against Athletic Bilbao will not be easy, though. Not only will Real Madrid still be without the injured Ferland Mendy, Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão, but they will also have to get by without Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid's leading goalscorer is suspended for the match after he was sent off against Alavés last weekend.
Here's what Real Madrid's XI could look like against Athletic Bilbao on Apr. 20.






