Mansion Sports – LaLiga 2025/2026 continues to deliver a series of high-stakes encounters, and one of the standout fixtures on matchday 19 is the meeting between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid.

This match is set to take place at San Mamés with kickoff scheduled for Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 19:00 local time.

Real Madrid enter the fixture in pursuit of their first LaLiga victory in more than a month as they resume their domestic campaign with a midweek trip to Bilbao.

Los Blancos currently sit second in the table, just one point behind Barcelona, while Athletic Bilbao occupy eighth place and trail Atletico Madrid in fourth by eleven points.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao have recorded six wins, two draws, and six defeats from their 14 LaLiga matches this season.

With a total of 20 points, they sit eighth in the standings, four points behind sixth-placed Espanyol and eleven points adrift of Atletico Madrid, who occupy the final Champions League spot with an equal number of matches played.

Ernesto Valverde’s side approach this match following a crucial 2–0 win over Levante, secured through goals from Robert Navarro and Nico Williams in Valencia.

However, inconsistency has been a recurring challenge for them this season. Injuries early in the campaign have disrupted stability and hindered their push toward the upper ranks.

Athletic’s home form has been solid, earning 13 points from seven matches at San Mamés. Despite this, they face a Real Madrid side with the strongest away record in the league this season, collecting 15 points from eight matches.

In their 2024/2025 encounter at San Mamés, Athletic registered a 2–1 victory over Madrid, although Los Blancos responded with a 1–0 win in their latest meeting last April.

The return of Ruiz de Galarreta from suspension boosts the squad, yet Oihan Sancet remains unavailable due to a ban.

Injuries continue to be a major obstacle as Benat Prados, Unai Egiluz, Maroan Sannadi, and Robert Navarro are confirmed absentees.

Inaki Williams, who has missed the last seven matches with a groin issue, remains doubtful. Navarro’s absence opens the door for Unai Gomez to start, while promising 18-year-old Selton Sanchez is also in contention.

Aymeric Laporte is expected to return to the lineup after missing the Levante match due to illness.

Real Madrid

On the other side, Real Madrid head into this match after a 1–1 draw against Girona. The result extended their winless run in LaLiga to three games, following previous draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche.

Their last league victory came on 1 November in a dominant 4–0 win over Valencia, and since then they have secured only one win across five matches in all competitions—a period marking a difficult spell for Xabi Alonso’s squad.

Barcelona have moved ahead of Madrid in the standings, and the gap could widen to four points should Barcelona defeat Atletico Madrid the day before this match.

In the midst of this situation, Madrid continue to rely heavily on Kylian Mbappe, who leads LaLiga’s scoring chart with 14 goals in 14 matches. His presence remains central to their attacking structure as they prepare for the test in Bilbao.

Madrid face a demanding schedule with five matches left before the winter break, including a major Champions League league-phase fixture against Manchester City on 10 December.

Dani Carvajal remains sidelined with a knee injury, while Dean Huijsen, David Alaba, and Raul Asencio still require further assessment before their availability is confirmed.

Positively, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger have both returned to action and are expected to form the central defensive pairing once again. Alvaro Carreras is also likely to feature at left-back.

In midfield, Eduardo Camavinga is poised to replace Arda Guler to reinforce structure, while Jude Bellingham is expected to operate as the attacking midfielder behind Vinicius Junior and Mbappe.

Where to Watch Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid December 2025

For those looking for information on where to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid December 2025, depending on your region, the match will be available through the following streaming platforms:

• ESPN
• Sky Sports
• DAZN
• beIN Sports
• Disney+
• Fubo TV

This fixture carries the potential to be one of the most intense matches of the year’s end, making it a highly anticipated showdown for football fans.