Real go into this match with thirty wins, two draws and four defeats. Madrid definitely want to win back the Liga title. They are actually one point behind their big rivals FC Barcelona. Merengues won 4-1 over Mallorca away from home in midweek. Real played in this match as a team and have many goal chances. They will be highly motivated for the game against Atletic. They want to exert maximum pressure on their opponents and take all three points.

Athletic still put their faith in a Basque-born squad which fights for the cause. Bilbao stay in 8th position after they drew with Malaga 1-1  in midweek. They will try to get at least one point against Real but it will be very hard task. Coach Caparros will look to get as much as he can out of his team this season, as he did so successfully last year when reaching the Copa Del Rey final. There is real talent in Athletic’s squad.
Convincing home victory – home win with -1.5 hcp. Real to keep a clean sheet.