Hope pits itself against obligation at the Bernabeu

Team News: 

- Real Madrid: Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane (injured); Sergio Ramos (suspended); Keylor Navas, Luka Modric (not included). 

- SD Eibar: BorjaEkiza, Jaime (injured); Mauro dos Santos (suspended).  Match Facts:

Real Madrid (3rd, 69 pts):  - Following their big win in El Clasico, Real Madrid are looking to extend their good run in the Liga BBVA, as well as to make up for the bitter 2-0 defeat on Wednesday in the Champions League against VfL Wolfsburg. "First we have to beat Eibar and then we'll start thinking about the Champions League," assured Zinedine Zidane.

- Los Blancos have produced five wins on the trot, but remain seven points shy of FC Barcelona, who top the table. They need at least a point if they are to keep their hopes of challenging for first or second place alive.

We're ready for tomorrow's visit of Éibar!#RMCity #RMLiga #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/tFLzUEIbEu

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) April 8, 2016

SD Eibar (9th, 38 pts):  - Eibar are dreaming of capitalising on Real Madrid's European blunder and taking the three points on offer at the Santiago Bernabeu, as they seek to return to winning ways following seven matchdays without tasting victory. They need a win if they are to remain in contention for a European place.

- Eibar are not travelling to the capital unaccompanied. More than 400 fans will support the team from Donostia at the Bernabeu in the hope that they can propel their side towards what would be one of the most coveted victories of the season.

What's on in Madrid this weekend?

For the second year running, you can enjoy Comic Fan from 2 to 24 April, an exclusive event for lovers of videogames, comics, science fiction... Get yourself down to the Parque de Atracciones de Madrid and enjoy the best virtual experiences, exhibitions, legendary animation shows, meet the most famous authors from the world of comics... and much more!

Getting to the Santiago Bernabeu:

Address: Avenida de Concha Espina 1, 28036, Madrid  Metro: Line 10 (Santiago Bernabeu) Bus: 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 126, 147 and 150  Stadium location here

Time: 16:00 CET
Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu 
Referee: Sanchez Martinez, Jose Maria 
TV: Watch the game in your country 
Hashtag: #RMAvEIB
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