Real Madrid will look to reignite their La Liga title challenge with a crucial victory on Wednesday as they travel to the Basque Country to face Athletic Bilbao.
Los Blancos enter the match needing to reverse their recent form, having recorded three consecutive league draws. This winless streak has allowed rivals Barcelona to build a four-point lead at the top of the table. Despite their recent struggles, Real Madrid boasts the best away record in the division this season, securing 15 points from eight matches on the road.
Their opponents, Athletic Bilbao, are looking to achieve back-to-back league wins for only the second time this season. Managed by Ernesto Valverde, the inconsistent side sits in eighth place, 11 points adrift of the Champions League qualification spots. They come into this fixture following a 2-0 away victory against Levante on Saturday.
The match will take place at San Mamés Stadium on Wednesday, December 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CET (local time), which is 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 6 p.m. GMT in the UK. For Australian viewers, the match begins at 5 a.m. AEDT on Thursday morning.
How to Watch in the US
In the United States, the match will be streamed on ESPN Select, which holds the English and Spanish language broadcast rights for La Liga. ESPN offers two direct-to-consumer tiers: ESPN Select, which provides the same content as the former ESPN Plus for $12 a month, and ESPN Unlimited. The Unlimited tier includes full access to all ESPN networks and content for $30 a month.
How to Watch in the UK
Premier Sports is the primary broadcaster for La Liga in the UK, showing 340 live matches this season. This fixture will be shown exclusively on the Premier Sports 2 channel and the Premier Sports Player. A subscription to the dedicated La Liga channel costs £8 per month, while a full Premier Sports subscription, which includes additional sports like the United Rugby Championship and NHL, is available for £10 per month for Sky and Virgin TV customers or as a £15 per month add-on through Prime Video.
How to Watch in Canada
Canadian fans can watch the match on TSN Plus, the streaming platform for TSN, which holds the regional rights for La Liga. A subscription to TSN Plus costs CA$8 per month and also includes coverage of the PGA Tour, NFL, F1, and Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
How to Watch in Australia
In Australia, beIN Sports holds the live broadcast rights for Spain’s top flight. The Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid match will be aired on beIN Sports 3. A subscription to beIN Sports is available for AU$16 per month or AU$160 for an annual plan.
