Jose Mourinho Men Enter the Bilbao Lion’s Den as They Look to Secure the Title in The San Mame Stadium

Real Madrid visit the san mames stadium, knowing a victory over Bilbao means the 32end league title for the all whites. With 91 points and sitting on top of the table they are 53 point ahead of the 7^th placed athletic o Bilbao. The Basque side is still hoping to qualify for European football next season. Having lost to real Zaragoza on the weekend, the Basque side’s hopes of champions’ league football was virtually diminished.  

New Born Stars are likely to leave in the  summer , with European elite teams chasing their signatures 

Marcelo Bielsa side has won 5 of the last 8 home games in the primera division. With 48 points they are trailing 4^th place Malaga with 7 points, the unassuming side send shock waves through the world of soccer, when the managed to knock out English Giants Manchester united out of the UEFA CUP competition in the final 8 and eventually reaching the final. Several players like Javi Martinez, Iker Munian, and Fernando Lorente have caught the eye of clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal.

The la Liga title is the only trophy Jose mourinho is competing for after being knocked out of the champion’s league semi finals by German Side Bayern Munich. Winning the tile on Wednesday would make him the first Manager to win 4 elite domestic league trophies. Having won league titles  with Chelsea, inter, Porto already, which is an extraordinary feat considering the amount of time it has taken him to achieve this record.
The balncos are unbeaten in their last 20 games in the league competition, and have managed 9 victories against los lioness’ in last 10 games played between the two sides. 

Probable line ups and Injuries

Midfielders Ander Iturraspe and Ander Herrera are ruled out through suspension for the basque side , but left-back Jon Aurtenetxe is available after serving a one-match ban.

Bilbao will need to be tenacious both in attacks ,and defense , its important for the wingers to provide for  Fernando Lorente from aerial balls, as on the ground the Madrid defenders are no t so easy to deal with . 

Real Madrid have reported no new injury concerns and have a fully fit squad for the trip to the Basque Country. Winger Angel Di Maria serves a ban for accumulating five yellow cards, so Jose Callejon may get a rare start.

Madrid will have to goo round Javi Martinez as his on a formidable form ,Xabi Alonso is likely  have a torrid time playing against fellow  Spanish international . Madrid  will rely on the creativity of Mesut Ozil as he will  looking to provide benzema with tricky through balls. Cristiano Ronaldo  always  being a threat from the left flank wil try to cut in to the right and try open his account by trying a few shots from outside the box . 

Final Verdict 

for real there is too much at steak ,so they will do everything in their power to win. and having world class players in their ranks this game will come down to individual skill and performance. and we all know in that department real have the upper hand . 

Athetico Bilbao                                   Real Madrid              

                             

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