Buy Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga Matchday 24 meeting provisionally set for Sunday 14 February 2027 at 18:00 local time (17:00 UK) at the Santiago Bernabéu. La Liga confirms final kick-off slots a couple of weeks ahead, so treat the date as the anchor and the hour as the current listing. Two of the three clubs never relegated from Spain's top flight meet in a rebuilt stadium that now ranks among the most impressive in Europe.
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This is one of La Liga's oldest fixtures and one with a lopsided recent history. Real Madrid have lost only once at home to Athletic in the league since 2002/03 and Athletic have not won at the Bernabéu since February 2005. The visitors arrive every season determined to change that and their supporters bring one of the most distinctive away followings in Spain.
The sections below cover how ticketing works at the Bernabéu, what resale prices look like, where to sit, what hospitality includes and how each ticket reaches you. The history and the full record follow further down.
The renovated Bernabéu holds around 80,000 and the club's members and season ticket holders take a large share of that capacity before any public sale. Real Madrid's global following means that even routine league fixtures attract buyers from across the world and a visit from a historic club like Athletic is a draw for neutral visitors who want to see a traditional Spanish fixture.
Athletic Club carry a unique identity. They field players from the Basque Country and its surrounding region only, a policy that makes them one of the most admired clubs in world football. Their supporters travel well and the trip from Bilbao to Madrid is around 400 kilometres, an easy distance for a Sunday fixture.
Real Madrid's Champions League campaign adds to demand. Many international visitors combine a European night with a league weekend and a Sunday evening fixture in February suits travellers who want a full weekend in the capital. Resale prices for this match typically sit well above most other league dates outside the derbies and El Clásico.
Timing matters too. Matchday 24 falls in the heart of the title race, when every home point counts. The reverse fixture at San Mamés is scheduled for December 2026, so by February both sides will have a fresh result to build on. Resale prices usually firm once the kick-off slot is confirmed and again in the final fortnight.
The stadium itself is now a destination. The renovated Bernabéu, with its steel skin, retractable roof and retractable pitch, has turned into one of Madrid's major attractions and many visitors want to see a match inside it as much as they want to see the team. That broadens demand well beyond traditional football supporters.
Sometimes, but it is difficult. Real Madrid give priority to their members and season ticket holders, with remaining tickets released on the club's own sale channels. For fixtures against high-profile opponents, that general sale is limited and can sell out within minutes, while other matches may offer more availability closer to the date.
Tickets at the Bernabéu are digital and tied to the buyer. For away supporters, the club sends tickets only as mobile wallet passes, with screenshots and printouts not accepted. That makes the delivery method on any resale listing especially important, since entry depends on a valid digital ticket on your phone.
That is where a verified resale marketplace fits. On 1BoxOffice you can buy without membership, choose the area you want and see the delivery method before you pay. Listings come from sellers who already hold tickets, so you are not relying on a sale window. The trade-off is price: resale reflects demand, not face value.
Timing works against visitors in the club sale. Public tickets tend to be released only a short time before each match, often after the kick-off time is known but too late for many overseas travellers to plan around. Resale gives buyers the option to secure seats weeks or months ahead and build the rest of the trip around them.
Athletic supporters have their own route. Away tickets are allocated through Athletic to their members and sold for a small visiting section, usually issued in the buyer's name. Anyone travelling from Bilbao without a club ticket should buy in a neutral area and follow the colours guidance that comes with it.
Five things set the price for this fixture: seat location, overall demand, how close the match is, the competition context in February and whether you want hospitality. For the 2026/27 season, the Bernabéu sits among the more expensive grounds in La Liga and resale for a Sunday fixture against Athletic reflects strong international demand.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / behind the goal | £140 – £200 | Budget-minded buyers and groups | High view with the whole pitch in sight |
| Upper tier / sides | £170 – £250 | First-time visitors | Side view from height along the touchline |
| Lower tier / central sides | £230 – £380+ | Buyers who want to be close to play | Lower central seats sell early |
| Premium seating | £320 – £550+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Central positions with the most balanced view |
| Hospitality / VIP | £550 – £1,200+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Dining, lounge access and a reserved seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Two patterns are worth knowing. The lower-priced listings usually sit in the upper tiers behind the goals early in the season. The sharpest rises come once the kick-off time is confirmed, because that is when travelling buyers commit to flights and hotels. Group size matters too: four or more seats together tend to sit higher in each bracket.
Face values at the Bernabéu vary widely by match, with the club pricing its fixtures by category. Away supporters at the ground have been charged around 70 euros in recent seasons, which gives a sense of the base level. Resale for a Sunday evening against Athletic sits well above that because of international demand.
The Bernabéu has been transformed by its recent renovation, with a retractable roof, a new exterior skin and a steep bowl around four sides: the main stand along the west touchline, the opposite east stand and the two ends behind the goals. The Santiago Bernabéu seating plan shows tiers and sections if you want to match a listing to a precise spot.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home end behind the goal | Atmosphere seekers | Mid | The loudest home sections, largely season ticket holders |
| Main stand, central | Tactical view and first visits | Upper | Balanced sightlines along the touchline |
| East stand, central | Strong view at a lower price | Mid to upper | Opposite the main stand with a clear angle on the pitch |
| Upper tiers | Value and groups | Lower | Steep and high, but with a full view of the bowl |
| Athletic away section | Athletic supporters | Lower to mid | A small visiting section sold through Athletic |
| Premium and hospitality seats | Comfort and dining | Upper | Central positions linked to lounges and boxes |
Neutral buyers should stay out of the away section and avoid Athletic red and white stripes in home areas, since stewards and neighbours expect home seats to be home support. If you are undecided, a lower-tier side seat gives a balanced view and a sense of the scale of the bowl. For everything else about the ground, from transport to entry, the Santiago Bernabéu tickets guide covers the full matchday.
The renovation has changed the experience. With the roof closed, sound stays inside the bowl and the steep tiers bring even high seats closer to the action than before. The upper tiers involve a long climb, so allow time to reach your seat.
Families should choose central side sections away from the home end, where the atmosphere is calmer. Pick a lower row near an aisle if you are bringing children, so trips to the concourse are simple. Supporters who need an accessible position should contact the club directly, since those places are allocated separately.
The stadium's new technology adds to the experience. A 360-degree video scoreboard runs around the bowl and the concourses have been rebuilt with more food and drink options than before. Arriving early gives time to look around the new facilities before kick-off.
The renovated Bernabéu has expanded its premium areas significantly, with lounges, restaurants and private boxes around the main stand. Real Madrid's hospitality is among the most sought after in Europe and packages for weekend league matches are popular with international visitors.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge | Individuals and pairs | Central seat plus pre-match food and drink |
| Restaurant package | Couples and small groups | Seated dining before kick-off and at half-time |
| Private box | Corporate hosts | Exclusive space for a group with catering |
| Top-tier VIP experience | Special occasions | Premium dining, central seats and extra matchday access |
Inclusions vary by listing, so read the notes before you pay and confirm the seat location and dining format. Arriving early gets full value from the lounge, especially for a Sunday evening kick-off when many guests make a full afternoon of it.
Hospitality for an Athletic visit is usually easier to secure than for El Clásico or the Madrid derby. That makes this fixture a sensible choice if you want the Bernabéu's premium experience without the very highest prices of the season.
Corporate buyers should book early nonetheless. Much of the premium inventory is sold as season packages and international demand for single-match hospitality at the renovated stadium is strong. Confirming a package a few weeks out gives the widest choice of lounge and seat.
Every listing states its delivery method before you buy. The four you are likely to see are below.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile wallet ticket | Which app or transfer method the seller uses and when the ticket will arrive in your phone wallet |
| Club app ticket | How access in the club's app will be handed over and whose account it sits in |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows gate, tier, row and seat and is accepted for this match |
| Local collection | The meeting point, time window and what ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes for any restrictions, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully, since entry is digital. Screenshots are not accepted for wallet tickets, so make sure the pass is saved properly before you leave your hotel.
Getting there is easy. Metro Line 10 stops at Santiago Bernabéu, with exits next to the stadium on Paseo de la Castellana and Concha Espina. Bus routes 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 147 and 150 also stop nearby. The stadium sits in the heart of the city, so many visitors simply walk from their hotel.
Athletic supporters are directed to their own entrance for the visiting section. Neutral buyers with seats in home areas should use the gate printed on their ticket and avoid the away approach.
Arrive in good time. Security checks at the Bernabéu are thorough and the area around the stadium fills quickly before kick-off. Getting to your gate an hour early gives time to clear security, find your seat and soak up the build-up inside the bowl.
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Madrid-Barajas airport is connected to the city centre by metro, commuter rail and express bus and the Bernabéu is a short metro ride from most central hotels. Choose mobile listings if you are travelling from abroad, since entry is digital and paper tickets are rarely used at the Bernabéu now. Filter for seats together if you are travelling as a group.
The main variable for overseas buyers is the kick-off time. La Liga confirms exact slots shortly before the matchday, with a move to Saturday or Monday possible, particularly with Real Madrid's Champions League commitments. Book flexible flights or hotels where you can and keep a day either side if the trip is long. If you are planning the return game as well, the San Mamés guide covers Athletic's home ground.
Madrid rewards a weekend stay. The Prado, Retiro Park and the tapas bars of La Latina are a short ride from the stadium and the area around the Bernabéu has plenty of restaurants for a pre-match meal. Plan your route back before you leave, since Line 10 is extremely busy after the final whistle.
Visitors coming from elsewhere in Spain can reach Madrid easily by high-speed train, with frequent services to Atocha and Chamartín. Chamartín sits a short distance north of the Bernabéu, which makes it a convenient arrival point for anyone heading straight to the match.
Real Madrid and Athletic are two of the three clubs that have never been relegated from La Liga, which gives every meeting a sense of history. At the Bernabéu, the modern era opened with one of the stadium's great nights: on 22 June 2003, Real Madrid beat Athletic 3-1 on the final day to win their 29th league title.
Athletic's last league win in Madrid came in February 2005, a 2-0. Since then Real Madrid have gone 20 league games against them at the Bernabéu without defeat, winning 17. The home side have scored at least three goals in 14 of the 23 meetings in scope, including four 5-1 or 5-0 wins between 2010 and 2014.
What makes this fixture distinctive is the contrast in models. Real Madrid recruit from all over the world; Athletic build their squad from one region. For neutral buyers, that adds an extra layer of interest to a fixture the home side usually controls.
The setting has changed as well. Recent meetings have been played in a stadium transformed by years of building work and a February evening under the closed roof gives this fixture a very different feel from the open-air Bernabéu of the early 2000s.
The rivalry also stretches far beyond the period on this page. The clubs have met in cup finals and title races across nearly a century and Athletic's supporters travel to Madrid aware of that long history. Even when the record favours the hosts, the visitors bring a pride few other away followings can match.
Athletic's own recent success has raised the stakes. Their Copa del Rey win in 2024 ended a long wait for a major trophy and brought a new generation of supporters to their away games. That energy travels with them to Madrid, which keeps the atmosphere in the away section loud even when the scoreline goes against them.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at the Bernabéu with Real Madrid as hosts from 2002/03 to the present. The 2020/21 home fixture, played at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium during the Bernabéu works, cup ties and earlier seasons are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 23 |
| Real Madrid wins | 19 |
| Athletic wins | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Real Madrid goals | 63 |
| Athletic goals | 19 |
| Biggest Real Madrid win | 5-0 |
| Biggest Athletic win | 0-2 |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 22 Jun 2003 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 23 May 2026 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and football-data.co.uk match records, cross-checked against ESPN.
The numbers are emphatic. Real Madrid have averaged nearly three goals a game at home in this fixture and kept eight clean sheets. Athletic's single win in 23 visits shows how hard the Bernabéu has been for them.
Goals have been plentiful. The 23 meetings in scope produced 82 goals, an average of more than three and a half a game and only one ended goalless. For buyers, that adds up to an open, high-scoring fixture more often than not.
Recent meetings have been closer. Since 2018 the home side have won five of eight, with three draws and several narrow wins, including two 1-0s and a 2-0. Athletic have become harder to break down, which adds interest to the February meeting.
All La Liga results at the Bernabéu with Real Madrid as the home side, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2026 | 4-2 |
| 20 Apr 2025 | 1-0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | 2-0 |
| 04 Jun 2023 | 1-1 |
| 01 Dec 2021 | 1-0 |
| 22 Dec 2019 | 0-0 |
| 21 Apr 2019 | 3-0 |
| 18 Apr 2018 | 1-1 |
| 23 Oct 2016 | 2-1 |
| 13 Feb 2016 | 4-2 |
| 05 Oct 2014 | 5-0 |
| 01 Sep 2013 | 3-1 |
| 17 Nov 2012 | 5-1 |
| 22 Jan 2012 | 4-1 |
| 20 Nov 2010 | 5-1 |
| 08 May 2010 | 5-1 |
| 26 Oct 2008 | 3-2 |
| 27 Apr 2008 | 3-0 |
| 03 Dec 2006 | 2-1 |
| 22 Sep 2005 | 3-1 |
| 19 Feb 2005 | 0-2 |
| 01 Nov 2003 | 3-0 |
| 22 Jun 2003 | 3-1 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and football-data.co.uk. Scores shown with Real Madrid first.
Read down the list and the pattern holds across two decades: one Athletic win, three draws and a long run of home victories. The February meeting is Athletic's next chance to end a wait that stretches back to 2005, while Real Madrid will be looking to extend one of their most reliable home records.
No. Members get priority in club sales, but verified resale listings are open to anyone with an account.
Earlier is usually more affordable, as prices tend to rise once the kick-off time is fixed and again in the last two weeks.
Most are, delivered to a phone wallet or app and screenshots are not accepted at the gate.
Yes, the renovated stadium has a retractable roof that can cover the whole bowl.
Typically a central seat with lounge or restaurant dining, with private boxes for larger groups.
Sources: fussballdaten.de, football-data.co.uk and ESPN match records; Real Madrid official club news; RCD Espanyol official away ticketing information for the Bernabéu.