Real Madrid CF vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Madrid CF vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
- Real Madrid CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Francisco Hernandez
- Referee Manuel Torre
- Referee Jose Martinez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Athletic Club | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Apr | CD Leganes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | SD Eibar | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | SD Huesca | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Apr | Getafe CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Levante UD | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Girona FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Madrid CF | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #18 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Madrid CF are 10th (0 pts). Athletic Club are 18th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club get this one started.
- 3' Inigo Kerejeta was booked on 3.
- 8' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 13' It looks like no one’s ball. Athletic Club is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yuri Berchiche on 15 minutes.
- 20' Real Madrid CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Athletic Club backline.
- 25' Yuri Berchiche is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Madrid CF so far.
- 30' Athletic Club come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Athletic Club fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' The 45-year-old Aduriz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' A moment of madness from Raul Garcia on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Athletic Club will be frustrated.
- 47' Karim Benzema does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Madrid CF surge ahead!
- 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Vazquez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Athletic Club.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Inigo Martinez.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' It’s high time Zinedine Zidane made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' That is a Yellow card for Real Madrid CF. Toni Kroos will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' Real Madrid CF ring the changes. Lucas Vazquez has done his job and it is now time for Gareth Bale to step up.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' The France forward Karim Benzema breaks the deadlock on 76 minutes. 2-0!
- 76' The crowd applauds Inigo Kerejeta as he leaves the pitch. Unai Lopez steps in for Athletic Club.
- 81' Marcelo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Keylor Navas.
- 84' Real Madrid CF make a change. Marco Asensio trudges off to be replaced by Brahim Diaz on 84 minutes.
- 89' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 90' Karim Benzema doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 3-0 the final result. Athletic Club will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Real Madrid CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
17
Lucas Vazquez ↓ Gareth Bale 70'
- 3
-
8
Toni Kroos ↓ Isco 70'
- 12
- 9
- 1
-
20
Marco Asensio ↓ Brahim Diaz 84'
- 2
- 14
- 5
Bench
-
21
Brahim Diaz ↑ 84'
- 6
-
22
Isco ↑ 70'
- 15
- 30
-
11
Gareth Bale ↑ 70'
- 23
Coach
Zinedine Zidane
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 15
- 4
- 7
-
22
Raul Garcia ↓ Aduriz 76'
-
11
Inigo Cordoba ↓ Unai Lopez 76'
- 10
- 9
Bench
-
23
Unai Lopez ↑ 76'
- 25
- 24
- 3
- 14
-
20
Aduriz ↑ 76'
- 2
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Benzema | 10 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Rodrygo | 3 |
| Gorka Guruzeta | 2 |
| Toni Kroos | 2 |
| Nacho | 2 |
| Oihan Sancet | 2 |
| Muniain | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Madrid CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Madrid CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 1.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Real Madrid CF or Draw
88%
Draw or Athletic Club
45%
Real Madrid CF or Athletic Club
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.9%
1 – 0
26%
2 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
4.8%
3 – 1
1.9%
4 – 0
1.5%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF
| Handicap | Real Madrid CF covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 31% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 7% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.