Athletic Club 2-1 Real Madrid

Current streaks

Recent form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club are enjoying an impressive run of form, having gone nine games without defeat across all competitions. Their recent record shows a particularly strong streak, with four wins and two draws in their last six matches. The Basque side have been defensively solid, conceding only four goals in these six games and keeping two clean sheets. Their attacking prowess is evident, scoring 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per game. The team's Europa League performances have been noteworthy, with convincing victories against IF Elfsborg (3-0) and Ludogorets (2-1). In La Liga, Athletic Club have shown resilience, securing a hard-fought win against local rivals Real Sociedad and drawing with both Real Valladolid and Real Betis. Their current sixth position in the league table, with 23 points from 14 games, reflects their consistent performances.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team experiencing both highs and lows. Despite their third-place position in La Liga, Los Blancos have shown inconsistency, alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. The standout result was a humbling 4-0 defeat to rivals Barcelona, which was part of a concerning two-match losing streak in which they conceded seven goals. However, Real Madrid have bounced back with two consecutive clean sheets in La Liga, including an impressive 4-0 victory over Osasuna. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game, while their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.5 goals per match. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting exciting, high-scoring affairs for fans.

Recent home/away form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have been in impressive form at home, showcasing a strong run of five consecutive victories across all competitions. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with four clean sheets in their last six home matches, conceding only two goals in that period. The Basque side have been particularly formidable in European competitions, winning all three of their home Europa League fixtures without conceding a goal. Their most emphatic victory came against RCD Espanyol in La Liga, where they netted four goals in a 4-1 triumph. Athletic Club's goal-scoring record is solid, averaging two goals per game in their last six home matches, whilst their defensive record is exceptional, conceding an average of just 0.33 goals per game. This combination of attacking efficiency and defensive solidity has contributed to their current 6th position in La Liga, with 23 points from 14 games.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's recent away form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The team have shown defensive solidity, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. However, their attacking output has been relatively modest, scoring 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, two-thirds of their away matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. The 3-0 victory against Leganés stands out as their most convincing away performance, while the 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League represents their most significant setback. Despite the mixed results, Real Madrid have managed to maintain a respectable 3rd position in La Liga, accumulating 30 points from 13 games, indicating their overall competitiveness despite some away struggles.