La Liga Showdown: Real Madrid Faces Bilbao at San Mamés — Channels, Streaming, and Kickoff Details

Real Madrid face a stern test as they travel to Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés on Wednesday, in a La Liga clash that closes the 19th round of the 2025-26 season. Madrid are eager to snap a three-game winless run in the league and close the gap on league leaders Barcelona.

Bilbao sit eighth with 20 points, hoping a victory could push them into a more battable position in the standings and give their fans much to cheer about after a steady run so far this season.

In Spain’s top flight, beIN Sports holds the exclusive rights to broadcast the action, with beIN Sports 1 HD slated to show the match in Arabic commentary for fans at home or abroad.

Broadcast channels for the Atletico Bilbao vs Real Madrid match in La Liga 2025-2026

If you’re tuning in, expect the traditional BeIN coverage to carry the beIN Sports 1 HD feed, ensuring a polished broadcast that shines even when the ball sticks in the mud a bit. The network refreshes schedules to keep up with the ever-changing league calendar, but this fixture remains a marquee meeting of two competitive sides.

Analysts and fans alike will be listening for the voice of Ali Saeed Al Kaabi, the commentator chosen by BeIN to deliver the color and context for this high-stakes contest.

Watching online and key facts

For online viewing, the match can be streamed through the TOD app or BeIN Connect, offering flexibility for those who prefer their couch to be a smart couch. If you’re watching from outside the region, a VPN like NordVPN can help you access the same feed from anywhere in the world.

The fixture pits Athletic Bilbao against Real Madrid, with Real Madrid currently standing second on 33 points, just one point behind the table-topping Barcelona, while Bilbao sit on 20 points. The clash provides a chance for Madrid to end their draw streak and for Bilbao to extend their grip on a more favorable spot in the table.

Kick-off is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with a 21:00 local time start in Saudi Arabia (22:00 UAE). San Mamés will host the match as the two clubs collide in a battle for bragging rights in the Spanish capital of football.

Match details at a glance: Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao — Wednesday, December 3, 2025; San Mamés; 21:00 Saudi time / 22:00 UAE time; TV: beIN Sports 1 HD; Online: TOD or BeIN Connect; Commentator: Ali Saeed Al Kaabi; Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao.

And if you’re wondering about how to watch, yes, you can also tune into a quick behind-the-scenes update after the final whistle—because everyone loves a good post-match analysis, preferably with fewer hot takes and more pizza slices. Punchline time: if football had a GPS, this match would say “recalculating route to glory” every time Madrid takes a corner. Punchline two: in Bilbao, even the pigeons wear scarves to match the atmosphere—and they still demand better ball control than some mid-table teams.