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Real Madrid go into crucial Athletic Club clash with a strong away record
Real Madrid will take on Athletic Club in an away match tonight, arriving with impressive form after winning three consecutive league games.
In fact, it must be noted that Los Blancos have earned 12 points from a possible 18 in away league matches this season, with three wins and three draws, remaining unbeaten on the road so far.
However, it is important to remember that Real Madrid have played fewer away games compared to other teams, as their match against Valencia at Mestalla was postponed due to the devastating Dana storm.
Real Madrid’s away record
Carlo Ancelotti’s side has managed wins in their away games against Real Sociedad (0-2), Celta Vigo (1-2), and Leganes (0-3), while drawing matches against Mallorca, Las Palmas, and Atletico Madrid, all with a 1-1 scoreline.
Defensively, Real Madrid have been solid away from home, conceding just four goals. The only players to have scored against them are Vedat Muriqi at Son Moix, Alberto Moleiro at Estadio de Gran Canaria, Angel Correa at the Metropolitano, and Williot Swedberg at Balaidos.
To put things in perspective, Real Madrid are second in La Liga for the fewest away goals conceded, with only Real Sociedad having a better defensive record, conceding just two goals.
While their away form has been commendable, Real Madrid’s stronghold has been at home. Of their 33 points, 21 have come from home matches at the Santiago Bernabeu, where they have recorded seven wins and one defeat.
Real Madrid’s record vs Athletic Club
At San Mames, Real Madrid have had a dominant record, with seven wins and two draws in their last nine visits to Athletic Bilbao. They have not beaten Real Madrid at home in La Liga since March 7, 2015.
While Athletic Club did defeat Real Madrid in the 2021-2022 Copa del Rey quarter-finals, it was a late goal from Alex Berenguer in the 89th minute that secured their win and a spot in the semi-finals.
Real Madrid’s strong away form and impressive history at San Mames make them firm favourites heading into tonight’s match.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
