MADRID, APRIL 18: Real Madrid are still reeling from their Champions League destruction by Arsenal but must immediately refocus when they face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday lest the La Liga title escape them too.
The high-flying Basque side visit a Santiago Bernabeu where the crowd is expected to unleash their anger after the Spanish champions' bitter end to their European title defence.
Fans who fully believed in Madrid's capacity for a comeback against Arsenal in the quarter-finals on Wednesday were left stunned as the English side won 2-1 on the night to progress 5-1 on aggregate.
Once the shock wears off it usually turns to fury, with Real Madrid's stars braced for whistles and jeers at the weekend.
French superstar Kylian Mbappe will not have to face the noise after his red card last weekend left him suspended for the Athletic clash, and he also sustained an ankle issue against Arsenal.
On the other hand Vinicius Junior may come under fire despite scoring Madrid's only goal in 180 minutes against Mikel Arteta's side. �"AFP
