HELLO! Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Athletic Club and Real Madrid. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at San Mames. Kick off is at 20:30 GMT.
La Liga / Matchday 21
San Mamés / 22.12.2021
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- O. Sancet(10')
- K. Benzema(4', 7')
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Updated 22/12/2021 at 22:21 GMT
71'
A DIFFERENT PLAYER!
The leap Vinicius has taken this season has been remarkable. Previously maligned for his lack of end product, the Brazilian winger has become a match winner.
70'
PARTNERSHIP!
Benzema has struck up a strong understanding with Vinicius. Indeed, the pair are on the same wavelength and give Real Madrid a chance of winning any match.
68'
CHANGE!
Raul Garcia is also on off the bench to give Athletic Club some presence in the air.
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On
R. García
Athletic Club
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Off
O. Sancet
Athletic Club
Goals1
On target1
Blocked Shots1
Wide1
67'
66'
ATHLETIC CHANGES!
Marcelino makes another alteration and on comes Lekue.
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On
I. Lekue
Athletic Club
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Off
M. Balenziaga
Athletic Club
Blocked Shots2
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Wide1
65'
ANOTHER BOOKING!
Camavinga has also been shown a yellow card. He's had a difficult night!
Yellow card
E. Camavinga
Real Madrid
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On target1
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Fouls against1
64'
BOOKING!
Dani Garcia is shown a yellow card by the referee! That had been coming.
Yellow card
M. Balenziaga
Athletic Club
Blocked Shots2
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Wide1
63'
CHANGE!
The first sub of the night and Williams comes on to join his brother on the pitch.
On
N. Williams
Athletic Club
Off
O. Zarraga
Athletic Club
Fouls1
Fouls against2
61'
60'
CHANCE FOR WILLIAMS!
That was a golden opportunity for Athletic Club to get back on level terms, but Williams could only shoot into the side netting when he might have done more to test Courtois!
59'
CRITICAL JUNCTURE!
Marcelino was once considered one of the best coaches in the Spanish game, but Athletic Club haven’t really progressed under his stewardship. Things need to change.
57'
UNDER-ACHIEVING!
Athletic Club is a club with huge potential, but the team on the pitch is currently under-achieving. Indeed, Marcelino’s side are sitting in 10th place in the La Liga table.
55'
GREAT STADIUM!
Bilbao is one of the trickiest places to visit in La Liga. San Mames is one of the most spectacular venues in the league as well. Real Madrid will do well to claim three points here.
53'
52'
MOMENTUM!
Athletic Club had gone eight league games without winning, but they scored three times to claim three points against Real Betis at the weekend. Can they build on that?
50'
DANGER MAN!
Williams certainly has the ability to cause Real Madrid problems at the back this evening. The big games appear to bring the best out of the Spanish forward.
49'
BENZEMA HAS A BRACE!
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48'
SIDELINED!
Casemiro is unavailable for Real Madrid this season after picking up one too many yellow cards. The Brazilian’s presence will be obvious in the centre of the pitch.
47'
46'
MORE OF THE SAME?
The opening 45 minutes was very entertaining for the neutral. Real Madrid started so strongly, but Athletic Club played their part and were very competitive on the whole.
45'
RESTART!
The second half is under way! Real Madrid have a 2-1 lead over Athletic Club in this La Liga fixture.