La Liga Matchday 4: Athletic Bilbao Host Atletico Madrid, Betis Head to Real Madrid
Matchday 4 of La Liga is here, and two of the biggest matches of the weekend see Athletic Bilbao host Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid welcome Real Betis.
Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid
Athletic Bilbao come into this match off the back of a 4-0 win over Cadiz, while Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 to Villarreal.
Bilbao are unbeaten in their last three matches against Atletico Madrid in all competitions, winning twice and drawing once.
Atletico Madrid have won just one of their last five away matches in La Liga.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis
Real Madrid are looking to continue their perfect start to the season when they host Real Betis on Saturday.
Betis have won their last two matches against Real Madrid in all competitions, both in the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid have not lost at home to Real Betis in La Liga since 2008.
Key Matchups
- Inaki Williams vs Stefan Savic - Williams is one of the most dangerous forwards in La Liga, and Savic will have his work cut out to stop him.
- Antoine Griezmann vs Unai Simon - Griezmann has been in good form for Atletico Madrid this season, and Simon will need to be at his best to keep him out.
- Karim Benzema vs Germán Pezzella - Benzema is one of the best strikers in the world, and Pezzella will have a tough task trying to stop him.
- Nabil Fekir vs Dani Carvajal - Fekir is a key player for Real Betis, and Carvajal will need to be careful not to give him too much space.
Predictions
- Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Real Madrid 2-1 Real Betis