La Liga 2025/26 wraps up on May 23 with a compelling final-day fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao. Los Blancos finish second behind Barcelona, while Bilbao sit 12th — both sides play for pride in what promises to be an emotionally charged season closer.
Match Preview
Alvaro Arbeloa’s reign as Real Madrid head coach ends on Saturday, with José Mourinho set to be confirmed as his successor next week. It has been a trophy-less campaign for Los Blancos, who trail champions Barcelona by 11 points in La Liga. Still, Madrid have been formidable at home — 46 points from 18 matches, second only to Barça’s 57.
Madrid arrive on the back of a 1-0 win over Sevilla and recorded a 3-0 victory over Athletic in the reverse fixture this season. Athletic have not won at the Bernabéu since January 2021, and Los Blancos hold 125 wins in 249 all-time meetings.
For Athletic, this is also a farewell — Ernesto Valverde departs this summer, with Edin Terzic confirmed as his replacement on a deal until 2028. The Basque side drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo last time out and have taken just one point from their last three matches. European football is beyond them this season — a sharp drop from their Champions League campaign in 2025/26.
Real Madrid La Liga form: W D W L W W | Athletic Bilbao La Liga form: W L W L L D
Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 21:00 CET on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain.
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 20:00 BST
- 🇧🇷 Brazil (São Paulo/Rio): 16:00 BRT
- 🇺🇸 United States (Eastern): 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- 🇩🇪 Germany / 🇫🇷 France / 🇵🇱 Poland: 21:00 CET
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine: 22:00 EET
- 🇿🇦 South Africa / 🇳🇬 Nigeria / 🇰🇪 Kenya: 21:00 SAST / WAT / EAT
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan: 01:00 PKT (May 24)
- 🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 02:00 BST (May 24)
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia: 03:00 MYT (May 24)
How to Watch Online & on TV
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao is broadcast across dozens of markets worldwide. In Spain, the match airs on LaLiga TV (Bar). German viewers can catch it on DAZN — a subscription-based streaming service typically priced around €14.99/month. French audiences have access via beIN 2 or SS Maximo 2, while Brazilian fans can stream on Disney+ (subscription required). African viewers across numerous countries can tune in via SuperSport Maximo 2 (SS Maximo 2), DStv Now, or Canal+, depending on their country. Check the full table below to find the broadcaster in your region.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | LaLiga TV (Bar) |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | DAZN |
| 🇫🇷 France | SS Maximo 2, beIN 2 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | TV4 Live 1 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | TV2, Viaplay |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | TV2 Den |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Eleven 3 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Arena 8 HR |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Arena 3 |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Arena 3 |
| 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands | TV2 Den |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | Arena 3 |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | beIN 2 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Disney+ |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | beIN Malaysia |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Zoʻr TV |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Begin |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Begin |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | Begin |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, Canal+ |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe | SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | beIN Malaysia |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, Canal+ |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Megogo |
How to Watch Anywhere with VPN
Geo-blocks can prevent you from accessing your usual streaming platform while travelling abroad. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) masks your real IP address and makes it appear as though you’re browsing from a different country — giving you access to broadcasters listed above regardless of your physical location.
Here’s how to set it up:
- Step 1: Subscribe to a reputable VPN service (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark are widely used options).
- Step 2: Download and install the VPN app on your device — available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Smart TVs.
- Step 3: Open the app and connect to a server in the country where your preferred broadcaster is available (e.g., connect to a German server to access DAZN, or a French server for beIN Sports).
- Step 4: Open the streaming platform, log in with your existing account, and watch the match as normal.
Most premium VPNs support simultaneous connections across multiple devices, so you can stream on your phone, tablet, or Smart TV without switching accounts.
How to Watch at Sportsbooks
Many licensed sportsbook platforms stream live football matches free of charge for registered users with a funded account. If you already bet on La Liga, this is one of the most convenient ways to catch the action.
Follow these steps to stream via a sportsbook:
- Step 1: Register an account on a licensed sportsbook that covers La Liga (check availability in your country).
- Step 2: Make a deposit — most platforms require a minimum funded balance to unlock live streaming.
- Step 3: Navigate to the Live or In-Play section of the sportsbook.
- Step 4: Find Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao and look for the Play or Watch Live icon next to the fixture.
- Step 5: Click the icon and the stream should launch directly in your browser or app — no extra subscription needed.
Streaming availability at sportsbooks varies by region and platform. Always verify that live streaming is offered in your country before depositing funds specifically for this purpose.
Don’t miss the final whistle at the Bernabéu — this is Arbeloa’s last stand and Valverde’s farewell, and the storylines alone make it unmissable. Follow TipsGG after the match for full post-match analysis, player ratings, and reaction.