Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid

• Ander Iturraspe remain absent for this clash which would bring Carlos Gurpegi in the lineup.
• Mikel San Jose is suspended for this clash.
• Iago Herrerin is a doubt for this game as he picked up a minor injury in a Copa del Rey game against Espanyol.
• Oscar De Marcos is likely to take the right-back role.

• The Los Blancos might welcome Luka Modric back after his lengthy spell on the sidelines.
• Duo Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe are expected to be fit to face Athletic club.
• Lucas Silva is expected to keep his place in the starting eleven.

• Athletic Bilbao are struggling with their home record, they have won only one of their last six home La Liga games.
• Real Madrid have lost only two of their last away 12 La Liga games.

• Real Madrid have won their last three away games against Athletic Bilbao with the same scoreline (0 – 3).
• Four red cards have been seen between these two sides in their last seven meeting at San Mamés Stadium.