Wed Dec 04 18:30:17 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Faces Tough Test Against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga Clash
**Bilbao, Spain** – Real Madrid will face a stern challenge on Thursday, December 5th, when they travel to San Mamés to take on Athletic Bilbao in a crucial La Liga encounter. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 AM IST. While the match will not be televised in India, fans can stream the game live via the GXRX World app and website.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be looking to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, who are currently one point ahead having played fewer games. Despite pre-season concerns, Kylian Mbappé has contributed significantly, scoring his 8th league goal of the season, tying him for the club lead with Vinicius Junior. However, Vinicius is injured and will miss the match.
Athletic Bilbao, managed by Ernesto Valverde, are currently fourth in the table, 11 points behind Barcelona and seven behind Real Madrid. Despite their position, they hold a poor record against Real Madrid, having failed to win against them in their last 18 matches (15 losses and 3 draws). Oihan Sancet leads Bilbao’s scoring charts with 7 goals this season. The match promises a compelling clash between two teams with contrasting fortunes and ambitions.
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