Real Madrid bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga season with the visit of Athletic Club to the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos have already secured runners-up spot in the table, but that will do little to soften the blow of a second successive trophyless campaign one that could see them finish 14 points adrift of their great rivals, Barcelona. Meanwhile, Athletic will have to settle for a season without European football next term after a frustrating campaign of their own.This game will also mark the final game in charge for both managers, with Alvaro Arbeloa set to depart Real Madrid and Ernesto Valverde preparing to leave Athletic this summer.Table of ContentsReal Madrid team newsAthletic team newsWhere to watch Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: TV channel, live streamThe stats for Real Madrid vs Athletic ClubReal Madrid team newsReal captain Dani Carvajal plays his final match for the club, bringing an end to an illustrious career at the Bernabeu spanning more than a decade. Another departing defender, David Alaba, also starts in his last outing for Los Blancos.Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde and Kylian Mbappe are all included in the starting 11. Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Asencio, Alaba, Carreras, Valverde, Bellingham, Thiago, Mastantuono, Gonzalo, MbappeAthletic team newsAthletic are without the likes of Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet and Yuri Berchiche, with Robert Navarro coming into the front line. Inaki Williams and Alex Berenguer provide Athletics threat from out wide. Athletic: Simon, Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue, Jauregizar, Rego, Gomez, Inaki, Navarro, GuruzetaWhere to watch Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: TV channel, live streamThe match will be available to watch live onPremier Sportsand viaLaLigaTV.Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm BST on Saturday.The stats for Real Madrid vs Athletic ClubReal Madrid have won 125 matches against Athletic Club throughout historyLos Blancos are unbeaten against Athletic at the Bernabeu in La Liga since January 2021Real Madrid won the reverse fixture 3-0 earlier this seasonAthletic have taken just one point from their last three league gamesOnly Barcelona have a better home record in La Liga than Real Madrid this season Topics Athletic Club LaLiga Real Madrid CF Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Valencia vs Barcelona: Line-ups confirmed as LaLiga champions hope to end season with win 101 GreatGoals 23rd May, 2026 Real Madrid will always be his home Los Blancos confirm defenders departure Nicholas McGee 22nd May, 2026 Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game Mitch Fretton 22nd May, 2026 Real Madrid: Arbeloa confirms he will stand down and not stay on under Jose Mourinho Jon Fisher 22nd May, 2026 Spence included in England squad with Alexander-Arnold left out Jon Fisher 22nd May, 2026 Barcelona: Frenkie de Jong gives his verdict on Marcus Rashford question Nicholas McGee 21st May, 2026
