Real Madrid return to La Liga action at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, April 20, looking to bounce back from recent stumbles as they host fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao in a clash between two top-four sides.

Los Blancos trail Barcelona at the top and will be desperate to keep pace. Bilbao, unbeaten in their last five league games, are chasing Champions League qualification and won’t make it easy.

⚪Real Madrid Look to Rebound from UCL Blow | Home Win = 1.72💵

After a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti's men now turn their focus back to La Liga. They've only won one of their last five in all competitions and are under pressure to respond.

Madrid are second in the league on 66 points and remain unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 home league games. However, defensive vulnerabilities have emerged, with the defending La Liga champions conceding in 6 of their last 7 at the Bernabéu.

🔴Athletic Bilbao Hope to Extend Unbeaten Run | Away Win = 5.17💵

Ernesto Valverde’s side is in red-hot form, unbeaten in their last five league outings. They showed great resilience to come from behind and beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 last weekend.

With 57 points, Bilbao are fourth and pushing hard for a return to Europe’s elite. They’re also unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 away La Liga games, drawing three of their last five on the road.

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Real Madrid will miss suspended forward Kylian Mbappe, while Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, and Eder Militao are all ruled out through injury. Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. will shoulder the creative burden.

Athletic Bilbao are without Yuri Berchiche due to a calf issue. The rest of the squad will be assessed after their Europa League quarter-final against Rangers, with Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet key in attack.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.22💵

⚽ Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 19 La Liga home games against Athletic Bilbao. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Yes = 2.01

⚽ Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 away league games. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 2.75

⚽ Both teams have scored in three of the last six La Liga meetings between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, with over 2.5 goals happening only twice. | Main Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.06

With both sides in the hunt for major objectives—Madrid for the title and Bilbao for a UCL spot—this match promises to be an intense battle. Expect end-to-end action and goals in a crucial late-season showdown.

🔗You can check out the La Liga game, Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao, on MSport.

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Craven Cottage plays host to a crucial London derby on Sunday, April 20, as Fulham take on Chelsea with both clubs eyeing a late-season push for European qualification.

Fulham, unbeaten in eight of their last ten home games, aim to complete a first-ever league double over their rivals. Chelsea, reeling from poor away form, must rediscover their rhythm to keep their top-five hopes alive.

🔵Fulham Dreaming of Europe and History | Home Win = 2.93💵

Marco Silva's men sit ninth with 48 points and are just five points from equalling their best-ever Premier League tally, 53 points, in the 08/09 season. Fulham have a solid record against top-six opposition, earning 14 points from nine such games this season.

Despite home inconsistency, they’ve only lost two of their last 10 league games at the Craven Cottage. A win on Sunday could push them closer to a record seventh-place finish set back in 2009.

⚪Chelsea Hope to Fix Struggling Away Form| Away Win = 2.53💵

Chelsea’s European dreams are hanging by a thread after slipping to sixth place following Newcastle’s big midweek win. Enzo Maresca’s side has now gone eight Premier League away games without a win.

Their 0-0 draw at Brentford and another slip-up against Ipswich last week show their struggle for rhythm mostly outside Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have lost four of their last five away league fixtures, and with this one coming against a side they’ve already lost to, Maresca and his lads will have a tough day, but with their quality, one they should be able to handle.

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Fulham are boosted by the return of Harry Wilson, with no injury concerns heading into Sunday. Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are expected to start after scoring recently, adding firepower to Silva’s attack.

Chelsea remain without Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu. Romeo Lavia is close to a return and may feature from the bench. Jadon Sancho should keep his spot after his bright showing against Ipswich.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.65💵

⚽ Fulham have earned 14 points from nine games against top-six teams, while Chelsea are winless in 8 straight away league games (D2, L6). | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 1.94

⚽ Chelsea are in better form than Fulham, boasting a 4-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W 2D) currently, while Fulham have suffered 3 losses in their last 4 games. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.03

⚽ Both Fulham and Chelsea have won 2 games each in the last five times they’ve faced each other, drawing the other one. | Main Market: Draw = 3.65

With Chelsea fighting to stay in the European race and Fulham chasing history, this West London derby could have major implications for both teams' seasons.

 
🔗You can check out the Premier League game, Fulham vs Chelsea, on MSport.

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