Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao to end a difficult home season at the Santiago Bernabeu. The campaign began with optimism under Xabi Alonso but deteriorated after he was sacked in January. Álvaro Arbeloa replaced him but has not stopped the decline, with reports of dressing-room disharmony. Arbeloa’s final match in charge comes before Jose Mourinho is expected to take over. Athletic’s Ernesto Valverde also faces a similar end, with Edin Terzić set to be on the bench next season. Valverde emphasizes finishing on a high despite the challenge of playing at the Bernabéu. Athletic cannot qualify for Europe, while Real Madrid are guaranteed to finish second to Barcelona. The match is scheduled for 8:00pm BST and is available on Premier Sports and LaLigaTV.
"Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a thoroughly miserable season at home to Athletic Bilbao tonight. The campaign started with optimism under Xabi Alonso but quickly turned sour with the former Madrid midfielder sacked in January. Alvaro Arbeloa came in but has failed to stem the tide with reports of dressing room disharmony indicating all is not well at the Santiago Bernabeu."
"Tonight will be Arbeloa's final game in charge before he departs, with Jose Mourinho most likely to replace him, while it is the same scenario for Athletic boss Ernesto Valverde. Valverde has had three stints in charge of Athletic but Edin Terzić will be on the bench at San Mames next season."
"Valverde said: "It's my last match, and the team's last of the season too. We want to finish on a high, even though we know how tough it is to play at the Bernab u. "We're focused on these 90 minutes. After that, there's the World Cup and holidays, but the important thing for us is to focus on the match and try to put in a good performance. It's tough, but we have to give it a go.""
"Athletic won't qualify for Europe while Madrid are guaranteed to finish runners-up to Barcelona. Where to watch Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: TV channel, live stream The match will be available to watch live on Premier Sports and via LaLigaTV. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm BST on Saturday."
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