Red-hot Bilbao face Real challenge with cup final on the horizon

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MADRID: Athletic Bilbao have been one of the surprises of the LaLiga season so far, with brilliant displays from brothers Inaki and Nico Williams helping to spur a top-four challenge under the calm guidance of former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde.

Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams celebrates with Nico Williams after the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid on Feb 29, 2024.

Coach Valverde will have to decide whether to rotate his team with the Cup final around the corner, or whether to go all-out against Real in an attempt to fire up his side after a two-week hiatus due to the international break. Athletic have 56 points, one point ahead of fifth-placed Atletico, who travel to Villarreal on Monday.

Undefeated at home, Carlo Ancelotti's side have been held to only three draws at the Bernabeu in all competitions so far this campaign.

 

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