- Jose Mourinho's side is aware of the fact that a victory in this match will be enough to guarantee them their first league title in four years. This will put a dent in Barcelona's recent dominance of Spanish football. - However, the home side will do everything in their power to delay the visitors' Primera Division title celebrations at San Mames.
- This season Mourinho's men are playing flawless football in La Liga but they have lost to Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions league semifinal. They won the decisive Clasico 2-1.
- Athletic Bilbao are coming into this match with a defeat against Real Zaragoza by 2-0. They have lost two matches out of their last five.
- With 43 goals in 35 matches, Ronaldo is certainly the player to watch out for. Apart from him, German playmaker Mesut Ozil is a very significant player for the side, who leads the league with 16 assists. Benzema and Higuain are also potent threats.
- For the home side, Fernando Llorente will hold the key, as he is the leading score of the side with 17 goals.
- Right-back Andoni Iraola and center-back Fernando Amorebieta have been two of the most solid performers for the side this season, and they will need to be flawless against Real Madrid. It is expected that Bilbao could rest key players ahead of the Europa League final.
- In the last five matches between these two sides, the visitors have won four times, while Athletic Club once.
- Prediction: With the title almost in hand, it is hard to expect Madrid to slip up and delay their celebration. They should come away with the most valuable three points of this season.
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