Real Madrid to have season finale at the Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid will today bring an end to the 2022/23 season, in which they have achieved significant successes such as winning the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey. Under the guidance of Ancelotti, they conclude the campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where they will face Athletic Club on matchday 38 of La Liga.

The objective for Real Madrid is to close the season with a victory, aiming to secure their 25th win in the competition. To achieve this, they will seek to maintain the good form that allowed them to claim two consecutive victories last week against Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla.

"We want to bid farewell to the fans in the best possible way", Ancelotti stated in the pre-match press conference. The Italian coach has called up the entire squad for the game, highlighting the returns of Carvajal, Vinicius Jr., Asensio, and Benzema, as well as the presence of Rodrygo, who has scored the team's last three goals.

On the other hand, Athletic Club, today's opponent, currently occupies the eighth position in the standings with 50 points. They come to the Bernabeu with the aim of reaching the seventh spot, which would allow them to qualify for the Conference League. However, there are four other teams vying for that position, Osasuna, Girona, Rayo Vallecano, and Sevilla.

Looking to end on a high note

After experiencing several setbacks in the league that eliminated their title chances and being knocked out in the Champions League semifinals by Manchester City with a wide margin, Real Madrid wants to close the season with a victory to give their fans a positive moment to cherish.