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Eibar vs Real Madrid Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

By Will Bitibiri

Real Madrid take on Eibar following a run of four consecutive victories
Real Madrid take on Eibar following a run of four consecutive victories / Denis Doyle/Getty Images
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A rejuvenated Real Madrid will look to continue their winning run with a trip to the north of Spain to take on Eibar in La Liga.

Los Blancos have managed to regain some form in recent weeks, winning their last four games on the bounce. Their recent form has seen them follow up a derby day win over Atletico Madrid with a victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Eibar will host Madrid in the mood to build on their last performance which saw them hold high-flyers Real Sociedad to a 1-1 draw.

Where to Watch

When Is Kick Off? Sunday 20 December
What Time Is Kick Off? 20:00 (GMT)
Where Is It Played? Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa
TV Channel? Premier Sports 1, La Liga TV

Team News

Eibar will be hopeful of the return of Paulo Oliveira after the central defender missed the last two games due to injury, although his hamstring injury was set to keep him sidelined till the new year. Esteban Burgos is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

Rober, Sergi Enrich are doubts despite featuring at the weekend in Jose Mendillibar's side.

Casemiro will return for Real Madrid's trip to Eibar following suspension
Casemiro will return for Real Madrid's trip to Eibar following suspension / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

Casemiro will return to feature against Eibar after serving a suspension for picking up five yellow cards this season, Zinedine Zidane will likely slot the Brazilian back into his starting 11.

Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Mariano Diaz and Martin Odegaard have not yet returned from their respective injuries and will be unavailable for the trip to Eibar

Predicted Lineups

Eibar: Dmitrovic; Pozo, Arbilla, Bigas, Rodrigues: Inui, Diop, Exposito, Gil; Muto, Kike.

Real Madrid: Courtois; Caravajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Vinicius Junior, Vazquez, Benzema.

Recent Form

Since Eibar's loss away to Cadiz, Los Armeros haven't lost a game in their last five, winning one and drawing four.

During that run Eibar have only conceded twice, one coming in their last outing against second-placed Real Sociedad in a one-all draw.

Madrid put three past Bilbao to secure a third La liga win on the bounce
Madrid put three past Bilbao to secure a third La liga win on the bounce / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

Real Madrid's midweek win was their third consecutive win in La Liga, building on their knockout stage qualification in the Champions League.

The Spanish champions' recent form is welcomed after a rocky start to proceedings in Spain. Real Madrid's form has moved put them in third place in La Liga, level on points with leaders Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in second.

Eibar

Real Sociedad 1-1 Eibar (13/12)
Eibar 0-0 Valencia (07/12)
Real Betis 0-2 Eibar (30/11)
Eibar 0-0 Getafe (22/11)
Huesca 1-1 Eibar (07/11)

Real Madrid

Real Madrid 3-1 Athletic Bilbao (15/12)
Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid (12/12)
Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Monchengladbach (9/12)
Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid (5/12)
Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 Real Madrid (1/12)

Prediction

Zidane will be looking for a 4th consecutive victory in La liga
Zidane will be looking for a 4th consecutive victory in La liga / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

Eibar have proved a hard team to beat over recent weeks, conceding very few goals while not scoring many either.

Madrid on the other hand have found themselves in a groove of getting the job done, even late on in games with Karim Benzema in sparkling form at the moment.

Prediction: Eibar 0-1 Real Madrid