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 Only two of Athletic's last nine matches have ended with the Supercopa semi-finalists taking all three points, and while Marcelino's side will begin their 2020-21 Copa del Rey campaign next week against Ibiza, they are still waiting to play last season's final with Sociedad following the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Athletic have lifted the Supercopa de Espana trophy on two occasions in 1984 and 2015, with Barcelona falling victim to a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Los Leones in the latter year.

December's battle between Real Madrid and Athletic ended with the La Liga champions cruising to a 3-1 victory, and Zidane's men have not lost to their semi-final opponents since the 2014-15 campaign.

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal would have been eligible to play this match after serving a suspension against Osasuna, but the Spaniard is expected to miss out here with a muscular injury.

Lucas Vazquez is therefore set to continue at right-back, and not many changes are expected from the goalless stalemate at the weekend, but Federico Valverde is vying for a start in midfield.

Luka Jovic's muscular problem is likely to keep him out of this game as well, but the striker - who is reportedly desperate to leave - would have struggled to displace Karim Benzema up top.

Athletic have a couple of injury concerns to contend with as well, starting with left-back Yuri Berchiche, who is a major doubt after being forced off in the first half against Barcelona with a thigh problem.

Yeray Alvarez could be given the green light to return here but it would be a surprise to see him risked from the first whistle, so Unai Nunez should keep his place alongside Inigo Martinez in the heart of defence.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Vazquez, Ramos, Varane, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde; Asensio, Benzema, Hazard

Athletic Bilbao possible starting lineup:
Simon; Capa, Nunez, Martinez, Balenziaga; De Marcos, Vesga, D. Garcia, Muniain; Williams, R. Garcia