On Sunday night, Real Madrid and Athletic Club clash at the Santiago Bernabeu in a game that could be vital in La Liga’s title and top-four races.
Los Blancos in command of the title raceReal Madrid is currently unbeaten in 23 games in the Spanish top flight, having won four of their last six games in La Liga.
Last time out, a 4-2 win at Osasuna means that the men from Madrid have not only recorded back-to-back wins but also scored four goals in each of the victories.
The home team’s recent good form has seen them move eight points clear of second-place reigning champions Barcelona.
Real Madrid has been simply formidable of late in the Spanish top-flight. They are 19 games unbeaten on home soil, having recorded 16 wins and three draws. Los Blancos have been relatively prolific on their travels of late in La Liga, scoring at least two goals in six of their last nine outings.
Athletic have moved into pole position for fourth-placeThe Basque team moved into fourth place in the Spanish top flight last time out by recording a 2-0 home win over Alaves. The game made Ernesto Valverde’s team three games unbeaten in La Liga.
A strong defence has been key to Los Leones's recent unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight, as they have kept three straight clean sheets.
Athletic have been poor on their travels lately in La Liga. In fact, a 2-0 win at Las Palmas in their last away game ended a four-game winless run away from home in the Spanish top-flight.
Their recent away games in La Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of their previous eight matches.
What am I backing?This could be a fascinating encounter between two of the best teams in the Spanish top flight. The bet I am backing is a narrow home win, as I believe that Los Blancos will have a touch more quality, especially on home soil.
