Sun Apr 20 19:40:00 UTC 2025: **Real Madrid Faces Athletic Bilbao Without Star Striker Mbappé**

MADRID – Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes suffered a blow this week with the news that star striker Kylian Mbappé will miss their crucial match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Mbappé is serving a one-match suspension following a red card received last weekend against Alavés for a dangerous tackle. While the RFEF opted for only a one-game ban, Mbappé’s availability for future matches remains uncertain due to an ankle injury sustained in a recent game against Arsenal.

Real Madrid trails league leaders Barcelona by four points with only seven games remaining in the season. A victory against Athletic Bilbao, who already defeated Real Madrid once this season, is crucial for their title defense. The absence of their top scorer significantly weakens their chances, especially considering the need to win all remaining matches to overtake Barcelona. The team will need to perform at their peak to overcome this challenge.

Read More