Real Madrid CF vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Madrid CF vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
- Real Madrid CF 38 games · 86 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 38 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Antonio Mateu
- Referee Adrian Cordero
- Referee Jose Escuela
- Referee Antonio Cerezo
- Referee Ruben Ruiperez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Athletic Club | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Dec | FC Barcelona | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | Club Brugge KV | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Deportivo Alaves | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | SD Eibar | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Real Betis Balompie | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Granada CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | CA Osasuna | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Levante UD | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Madrid CF | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 86 | Points | 45 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 27 / 5 / 6 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 19 |
| 77 | Scored | 43 |
| 35 | Conceded | 58 |
| +42 | GD | -15 |
| 2.26 | PPG | 1.18 |
| 71% | Win % | 34% |
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 2nd (86 pts). Athletic Club are 12th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Real Madrid CF host Athletic Club — let the battle begin!
- 5' Real Madrid CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Real Madrid CF in their trying to find a way past Athletic Club's compact .
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Athletic Club is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' The 36-year-old Toni Kroos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' Raul Garcia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' Spain international Dani Garcia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Nacho is replacing Eder Militao for the Real Madrid CF side.
- 62' Gareth Bale is replacing Rodrygo for the Real Madrid CF side.
- 67' Athletic Club are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 72' Vinicius Junior makes way for Luka Jovic at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Madrid CF.
- 73' Athletic Club ring the changes. Kenan Kodro has done his job and it is now time for Asier Villalibre to step up.
- 78' Real Madrid CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' Benat is replacing Inaki Williams for the Athletic Club side.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sergio Ramos on 87 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Real Madrid CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 10
- 8
- 9
- 15
-
25
Vinicius Junior ↓ Luka Jovic 72'
- 4
- 2
- 13
-
3
Eder Militao ↓ Nacho 57'
-
27
Rodrygo ↓ Gareth Bale 62'
Bench
- 21
- 1
-
18
Luka Jovic ↑ 72'
-
6
Nacho ↑ 57'
- 22
- 5
-
11
Gareth Bale ↑ 62'
Coach
Zinedine Zidane
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 1
- 5
- 15
- 3
- 4
- 22
-
9
Inaki Williams ↓ Benat 86'
- 14
-
23
Kenan Kodro ↓ Asier Villalibre 73'
Bench
- 19
- 8
- 13
- 24
-
7
Benat ↑ 86'
-
25
Asier Villalibre ↑ 73'
- 12
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Benzema | 10 |
| Rodrygo | 3 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Oihan Sancet | 2 |
| Gorka Guruzeta | 2 |
| Toni Kroos | 2 |
| Nacho | 2 |
| Isco | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Madrid CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.9
Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Real Madrid CF to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Real Madrid CF or Draw
85%
Draw or Athletic Club
38%
Real Madrid CF or Athletic Club
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.7%
2 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
10.1%
0 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
5.6%
4 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 2
2.8%
4 – 1
2.7%
2 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF
| Handicap | Real Madrid CF covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 25% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.