Madrid on course for the title: Kings against strong challenger Bilbao!

Madrid on course for the title: Kings against strong challenger Bilbao!

Today, December 4, 2024, Real Madrid has a thrilling duel in the Spanish league against Athletic Bilbao. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. and the “Royals” are fighting for important points in the title race after recently boasting a convincing 2-0 win against Getafe. While Real Madrid is in second place under coach Carlo Ancelotti and is only one point behind league leaders FC Barcelona, ​​Athletic Bilbao has shown strong form under Ernesto Valverde with a recent series of two wins and three draws and is currently in fourth place with 26 points krone.at reported.

Looking forward to Tchouameni's return

For the upcoming match, Ancelotti emphasizes the physical intensity and organizational skills of Bilbao, which continues to pose a serious challenge this season. A bright spot for the “Royals” is the return of Tchouameni. The coach expressed his delight at the return of the important player, who gives the team additional height not only in defensive midfield but also in set-piece situations. Ancelotti emphasized: “It is a player who is very important for us because we have had difficulties with set pieces in the past,” said the coach as.com.

In addition, Ancelotti addressed the discussion about the controversial penalty against Getafe, which Mbappé awarded in favor of Bellingham. For Ancelotti this is a sign of “responsibility and altruism”, while others might see this as insecurity. The upcoming 90 minutes against Bilbao promise not only top sporting performances, but also exciting strategic duels.