Real Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao Face Crucial Champions League Matches

Real Madrid is looking to maintain its 100 percent record at home in the Champions League as it hosts Juventus on Wednesday, while Athletic Club Bilbao searches for its first point in the tournament against Qarabag FC, also on Wednesday. The Basque side has been hampered by injuries, including key players Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet, who are both available for the match against Qarabag. Meanwhile, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is unsure about the fitness of central defender Dean Huijsen and midfielder Dani Ceballos, but expects Trent Alexander Arnold and Dani Carvajal to return to action soon.

Key Takeaways:

Real Madrid aims to extend its 100 percent home record in the Champions League against Juventus.
Athletic Club Bilbao seeks its first point in the Champions League against Qarabag FC.
Xabi Alonso has injury concerns over Dean Huijsen and Dani Ceballos for Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander Arnold and Dani Carvajal are nearing full fitness for Real Madrid.
Athletic Bilbao's return to the Champions League has been marred by injuries to key players Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet.

Key statistics:

Real Madrid has a 100 percent home record in the Champions League this season.
Athletic Club Bilbao has been defeated in both of its Champions League matches so far, losing to Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
Qarabag FC has won one and drawn one match in the Champions League this season.
Key players Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet are available for Athletic Club Bilbao's match against Qarabag.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is uncertain about the fitness of central defender Dean Huijsen.

Sources:

United News of India