Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid possible lineups, prediction: La Liga

Published August 12th, 2023 - 10:44 GMT
Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) speaks with his players during a pre-season friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)
Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) speaks with his players during a pre-season friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)

Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign when they travel to face Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames Barria Stadium on Saturday.

Match date: Saturday, August 12
Kick-off time: 18:30 (GMT)
Venue: San Mames Barria

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid probable lineups

  • Bilbao possible Xl

Manager: Ernesto Valverde

Unai Simon; Oscar De Marcos, Yeray Alvarez, Dani Vivian, Inigo Lekue; Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Vesga; Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Iker Muniain; Inaki Williams

  • Madrid possible Xl

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

Lunin; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba; Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga; Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius

Prediction

Bilbao 1-1 Madrid: A tough match for both sides that could end with a tie.

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