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 7 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 6 games · 8 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 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 15 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 5 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 2 |
| 18 | Scored | 7 |
| 8 | Conceded | 6 |
| +10 | GD | +1 |
| 2.14 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 71% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season
Real Madrid CF this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
Real Madrid CF are 4th (15 pts). Athletic Club are 12th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Madrid CF
0-15
2/–
16-30
3/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Athletic Club
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Madrid CF
| Kylian Mbappe | 7 G | 2 A |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 G | 2 A |
| Carlos Espi | 2 G | |
| Vinicius Junior | 1 G | 3 A |
Athletic Club
| Roberto Navarro | 2 G |
| Aitor Paredes Casamichana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Real Madrid CF get us underway at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
- 3' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Inigo Kerejeta on 3 minutes.
- 8' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 13' Lucas Vazquez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 550 appearances.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yuri Berchiche on 15 minutes.
- 20' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Dani Carvajal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Real Madrid CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuri Berchiche, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Raul Garcia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' Magnificent from Karim Benzema! That is 168 goals in 550 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' Raul Garcia is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Athletic Club so far.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Inigo Martinez on 53.
- 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Madrid CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aduriz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Madrid CF.
- 69' Real Madrid CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 70' Time for substitution for Real Madrid CF. Lucas Vazquez is replaced by Gareth Bale.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' Goal! Karim Benzema scores his 168 goal in 550 matches.
- 76' Athletic Club make a change. Inigo Kerejeta trudges off to be replaced by Unai Lopez on 76 minutes.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Real Madrid CF. Keylor Navas will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Another change for Real Madrid CF made on 84 minute. Marco Asensio leaves to be changed by Brahim Diaz.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Karim Benzema makes it 3-0.
- It finishes all square. Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club share the spoils 3-0.
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 |
| Rodrygo | 3 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Toni Kroos | 2 |
| Nacho | 2 |
| Oihan Sancet | 2 |
| Gorka Guruzeta | 2 |
| Isco | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Madrid CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.08
Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Real Madrid CF to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Madrid CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Real Madrid CF or Draw
86%
Draw or Athletic Club
36%
Real Madrid CF or Athletic Club
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
1 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF
| Handicap | Real Madrid CF covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 24% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

