Wed Dec 04 23:30:14 UTC 2024: ## Athletic Bilbao to Host Real Madrid in Crucial La Liga Clash
**Madrid, December 4 (HS):** Athletic Bilbao will face Real Madrid at San Mamés Stadium on Wednesday night in a crucial La Liga match. Athletic Bilbao aims to solidify their fourth-place position in the league standings. While Aurelien Tchouameni returns from injury for Real Madrid, key players Vinicius Junior, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militão, and David Alaba remain sidelined. Kylian Mbappé, despite ending his goal drought over the weekend, will be under pressure after missing chances against Getafe. Athletic Bilbao enters the match with momentum after a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano, fueled by two goals from midfielder Oihan Sancet. Athletic Bilbao will aim to leverage home advantage, creating a high-pressure game to contain Mbappé and Rodrygo.
The Copa del Rey will also see several top teams facing lower-league opponents on Wednesday. Highlights include Rayo Vallecano’s challenging match against Unionistas de Salamanca, and Betis’s match against Sant Andreu. Other notable matches include Girona vs Logroñés, Villarreal vs Pontevedra, Leganés vs Estepona, and Valencia vs SD Ejea.
**Indian Junior Hockey Team Defeats Pakistan in Asia Cup Final**
**Muscat, December 4 (HS):** The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team successfully defended its title, defeating Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring final at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat. Sunil Dube and Arjit Singh Hundal led the scoring, with Hundal netting 4 goals.
**Other Sporting News:**
* A reverse fixture between Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC will take place on Thursday in the Indian Super League.
* Lucknow Heroes won the Krishna Sai UP 100-Ball Divyang Premier League, defeating Gorakhpur Tigers.
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