Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane expects a battle at Athletic Bilbao today.

Real will face Bilbao at the San Mames.

Zidane said, “These are three really important points for us. They will defend well just as they always do. We will be put to the test but we've been working hard, we have confidence and character. We need to combine these elements in order to win.

“I think the only game they lost at home was against Barcelona. We now it will be one of the most demanding games that we have left. It is a difficult place to go to but we will try to play well and win the game, doing as we've been doing up until now."