After trying and failing to mount a comeback in the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid are back in action as they turn their attention to the La Liga title race.
Rivals Barcelona staged another incredible comeback against Celta Vigo to keep their place at the top of the table, meaning Los Blancos cannot afford to lose on Sunday.
Carlo Ancelotti looks set to leave the club for Brazil in the summer, but would love to go out on a high with some more silverware.
And with a Copa del Rey final against Barca on the horizon, momentum in the league is crucial for the champions.
Read on to see how both sides line-up.
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Real Madrid line-up
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There is no Kylian Mbappe for Madrid but the rest of their starting XI is still strong.
Thibaut Courtois is in goal, behind Ernesto Valverde, Raul Asensio, Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga.
A midfield three of Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric will command the middle of the park.
Jude Bellingham fills the No.10 role for Los Blancos.
And then a two of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo follow.
Athletic Club line-up
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Bilbao will be without star Nico Williams for this clash.
Unai Simon is in goal, with a back four of Andoni Gorosabel, Unai Nunez, Aitor Paredes and Adama Boiro.
Then comes a two of Benat Prados and Mikel Vesga.
An attacking three of Alvaro Djalo, Unai Gomez and Alex Berenguer.
Gorka Guruzeta leads the line for the visitors.
