14.04. (Sun) 21:00 Athletic Bilbao - Real

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ATHLETIC BILBAO
Iraizoz
Ramalho • Ekiza • Aurtenetxe • Castillo
Iturraspe • José • Herrera
Susaeta • Llorente • Muniain

REAL MADRID
López
Arbeloa • Varane • Ramos • Marcelo
Alonso • Modrić
Callejón • Özil • Benzema
Morata

Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa will be forced to make several changes for the Primera Division clash against Real Madrid.

Defender Andoni Iraola is sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat at Sevilla while Carlos Gurpegui, Aymeric Laporte, Oscar de Marcos and Aritz Aduriz are all suspended.

However, striker Ibai (groin) will be available along with Markel Susaeta, who returns after serving a one-match ban.

Real Madrid trio Michael Essien, Kaka and Gonzalo Higuain are carrying knocks and are unlikely to be involved at San Mames.

Coach Jose Mourinho is certain to make several changes to freshen up his team after an arduous midweek trip to Galatasaray in the Champions League.

DID YOU KNOW?

Athletic Bilbao have lost five of their last eight matches in La Liga.

Los Leones have lost their last six encounters with Real Madrid.

Athletic's last home win over Real was a 1-0 success in January 2010.

Real Madrid have won nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions.

The Blancos will face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final on April 24 and 30.

Jose Mourinho oversaw his 121st win as Madrid coach in the 5-1 thrashing of Levante. Only Vicente del Bosque (133) and Miguel Munoz (357) have presided over more victories at the Santiago Bernabeu club.

Prediction
Real will not be bothered too much even if they lose on Sunday and their focus will be firmly on arriving in peak condition for the Champions League and the Copa del Rey games. Bielsa's Athletic have waned after a stellar season last time out and could be in for a long night with nearly half their first XI ruled out of action.

Editor's Prediction
Bilbao 0-3 Real Madrid

14.04. (Sun) 20:45 Milan - Napoli

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AC MILAN
Abbiati
Abate, Mexes, Zapata, Constant
Boateng, Montolivo, Muntari
Niang, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

NAPOLI
De Sanctis
Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Britos
Maggio, Behrami, Dzemaili, Zuniga
Hamsik
Pandev, Cavani

AC Milan must make do without the services of star striker Mario Balotelli for their crunch Serie A clash with Napoli at San Siro on Sunday evening.

The Italy international was hit with a one-game suspension after collecting his fifth booking of the season in last weekend’s disappointing 2-2 draw at Fiorentina before being banned for an additional two games for insulting the match officials at the Artemio Franchi.

Consequently, Giampaolo Pazzini will lead the line against the second-placed Partenopei, with the former Inter forward set to be joined in Milan’s usual three-pronged attack by Stephan El Shaarawy and M’baye Niang, whose recall should see Kevin-Prince Boateng drop back into midfield.

Elsewhere, Kevin Constant is expected to return on left-hand side of the defence, leaving Ignazio Abate and Mattia De Sciglio to battle it out for the right-back berth.

As for the visitors, Walter Mazzarri has a full squad to choose from and the Partenopei coach is only expected to make one change to the side that saw off Genoa last weekend, with Juan Camilo Zuniga set to get the nod ahead of Pablo Armero on the left wing.

DID YOU KNOW?

AC Milan have won their last nine home games in all competitions.

The Rossoneri have not drawn a single game at San Siro this season.

Massimiliano Allegri's men have conceded just 12 goals in their own backyard - only leaders Juventus have shipped fewer (9).
Stephan El Shaarawy is Milan's top scorer but he has netted just once since the tail end of January.

Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili has scored four goals in his last two Serie A outings.

The Partenopei were held to a 2-2 draw when these two sides met at San Siro earlier in the season.

Prediction
Last week's trip to Florence proved extremely costly for Milan, as they not only threw away two precious points, they also lost Mario Balotelli to suspension for what has become the biggest game of their season. Their recent home record is immense, so expect a spirited backlash but a resurgent Napoli should be able to do enough to claim the draw they need to maintain their grip on second place.

Editor's Prediction
Milan 1-1 Napoli

14.04. (Sun) 19:00 Zaragoza - Barcelona

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ZARAGOZA
Jiménez
Săpunaru • Loovens • González • Fernández
Movilla • Apoño
Oriol • Rodri • Montañés
Postiga

BARCELONA
Valdés
Alves • Piqué • Bartra • Alba
Alcântara • Busquets • Fàbregas
Sánchez • Villa • Tello

Zaragoza midfielder Apono has shrugged off a muscle strain and could make his return to action against Barcelona on Sunday.

Helder Postiga and Stefan Babovic should be available despite carrying knocks, but Ivan Obradovic, Franco Zuculini and Javi Alamo are all injured and Abraham is suspended.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is set to be left out of the squad as he continues to manage a hamstring problem.

Defender Adriano suffered an injury in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain and will not feature but goalkeeper Victor Valdes is available after completing a four-match ban.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zaragoza are on a 14-match winless run in all competitions (D6, L8).

The Aragonese outfit have not won a Liga match at La Romareda since a 5-3 success over Deportivo La Coruna in November.

Zaragoza have lost their last nine Liga encounters with Barcelona.

Barcelona are on a four-match winless run away from home across all competitions.

The Blaugrana will face German champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final on April 23 and May 1.

Xavi completed all of his 96 attempted passes against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, setting a new Champions League record for most passes completed with a perfect success rate.

Prediction
Zaragoza have little choice but to be positive and go for an unlikely victory against Barcelona as they look to end a wretched 14-match winless run. This, though, could play right into the hands of the Catalans, who could just carve open the home side's defence on the break.

Editor's Prediction
Zaragoza 1-3 Barcelona

14.04. (Sun) 17:00 Chelsea - Manchester City

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CHELSEA
Cech
Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, David Luiz, Bertrand
Ramires, Mikel
Hazard, Oscar, Mata,
Torres

MANCHESTER CITY
Hart
Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy
Yaya Toure, Barry
Milner, Tevez, Nasri
Aguero

Interim Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is likely to make several changes from the side that travelled to Moscow to face Rubin Kazan last time out, with the likes of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Branislav Ivanovic set for a return to the Blues starting XI.

The Spanish boss should be able to call on Demba Ba (ankle), with the Senegal striker progressing well after picking up a knock in Sunday's win over Sunderland at Stamford Bridge, while Ryan Bertrand (illness) will be hoping to shake off the virus that forced him to miss the club's trip to Russia.

Ashley Cole (hamstring) and Gary Cahill (knee) are close to first team return, but this game may come too soon for the defensive pair. Midfielder Oriol Romeu (knee) will miss the rest of the season.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will be sweating over the fitness of key midfield schemer David Silva (hamstring), after the Spain attacker limped off during the 2-1 win at rivals Manchester United on Monday.

Defender Micah Richards (knee) has returned to fuill training, but this game may come to soon for a first team return, whilst Jack Rodwell (hamstring) and Maicon (knee) are both likely to be missing.

DID YOU KNOW?

Chelsea have contested four of the last six FA Cup finals (winning them all). They are the current holders of the trophy.

The Blues have won the competition seven times in all: only Manchester United (11), Arsenal (10) and Tottenham (8) have won it more often.

Rafa Benitez won the FA Cup in 2006 when his Liverpool team defeated West Ham in the last final at the Millennium Stadium.

Manchester City have lost just once in domestic competitions this season after scoring first (against Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup). They have drawn two and won 18 of the Premier League games they have led.

Carlos Tevez has scored five goals in this season's competition - making him the second-highest goalscorer. Aldershot forward Danny Hylton (8) leads the goalscoring charts.

City have won six of their last seven games in all competitions.

These two sides met in this season's Community Shield, with City running out 3-2 winners at Villa Park. Roberto Mancini's men have also shaded the two Premier League encounters between the two, winning 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, and earning a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester City are 8/1 to beat Chelsea 2-1 with bet365.

Prediction
The FA Cup has been Chelsea's favourite competition in recent years with the Blues winning the trophy six times since the 1996-97 season (more than any other club), and reaching the final four times in the last six seasons. On this occasion, however, you have to wonder whether the Europa League trip to Russia may take its toll with the west Londoners.

Manchester City have just the FA Cup left to play for after disappointment in the Premier League and in Europe this season, and will throw everything they have at Chelsea on Sunday, which may just see them edge it.

Both sides have enough quality to win on the day, but with City targeting just this competition they should be fresher, and that could prove the difference.

Editor's Prediction
Chelsea 1-2 Manchester City

14.04. (Sun) 15:05 Stoke City - Manchester United

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STOKE
Begovic
Cameron, Huth, Shawcross, Wilkinson
Shotton, Nzonzi, Whitehead, Etherington
Jones, Walters

MANCHESTER UNITED
De Gea
Rafael, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra
Carrick, Giggs
Young, Rooney, Welbeck

Stoke defender Marc Wilson (hamstring) is rated as doubtful for this game and may be replaced by Andy Wilkinson. Glenn Whelan (back) has also been struggling with injury, although he may be fit enough for the bench.

Otherwise, Potters manager Tony Pulis has no new injury problems ahead of this game as he looks to register just Stoke's second win since the turn of the year.

Meanwhile, Manchester United may welcome Jonny Evans back into their squad after a hamstring problem.

Defenders Chris Smalling and Nemanja Vidic (both knock) are also nearing returns, as is Paul Scholes (knee).

Ashley Young (ankle) was substituted during the 1-0 loss to Manchester City, but should be fit and available for the trip to the Britannia Stadium.

DID YOU KNOW?

Stoke have been without a win in six games since beating Reading 2-1 in early February - their own victory in 2013.

The Potters defence is ranked sixth in goals allowed, conceding just 39 all season.

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross began his career at Old Trafford but did not make an appearance in the Premier League.

In their previous meeting this season, Manchester United came out 4-2 winners thanks to a double from Wayne Rooney (pictured) and one each for Robin Van Persie and Danny Welbeck.

The Red Devils have benefited from five own goals in the Premier League, more than any other team.

Before their loss to their local rivals on Monday night, United had won five of the six Premier League home games in which they had trailed this season.

The Red Devils have yet to concede from a penalty in the league this season.

Manchester United are 11/2 to beat Stoke 2-0 with bet365.

14.04. (Sun) 15:00 Cagliari - Inter

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CAGLIARI
Agazzi
Perico, Rossettini, Astori, Murru
Dessena, Conti, Ekdal
Ibarbo
Pinilla, Sau

INTER
Handanovic
Ranocchia, Samuel, Juan
Zanetti, Kovacic, Cambiasso, Pereira
Guarin
Alvarez, Rocchi

Inter must bring to end a run of poor form when they travel south to face Cagliari if they are to make a late surge to ensure European qualification.

Their hosts, who entertain their opponents in Trieste following safety issues surrounding their home stadium, will be without the injured Francesco Pisano and Radja Nainggolan who miss out due to suspension.

Therefore, Gabriele Perico (who is 50/50) could fill in at right-back while Albin Ekdal is restored to the starting line-up. Mauricio Pinilla is another Isolani star who good shake off an injury to play up front for the hosts.

Inter threw away a 3-1 lead against Atalanta in their last Serie A game yet Andrea Stramaccioni is unlikely to make major changes to his side.

Antonio Cassano will be replaced after being forced to leave the previous game early through injury and Yuto Nagatomo is also a doubt. Ezequiel Schelotto will have to settle for role of spectator after picking up a red card against his former club last weekend.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cagliari have failed to beat Sunday's opponents in their last five meetings, drawing two.

Marco Sau scored both goals as the Rossoblu picked up a point at San Siro earlier this season.

The Islanders have lost only one of their previous 12 league games and only twice in this calendar year.

Inter currently stand eight points adrift of arch-rivals Milan in third position and the final qualification spot for next season's Champions League.

The Nerazzurri have only managed to triumph on two of their last nine league games away from San Siro.

Tommaso Rocchi will be the only recognised striker available to Andrea Stramaccioni - Diego Milito, Rodrigo Palacio and Antonio Cassano are all out injured.

Prediction
Inter have been conceding goals at an alarming rate in recent weeks and with a large number of injuries it may be difficult for the visitors to turn their recent form around. Therefore, although Cagliari may be missing the influential Radja Nainggolan they could still cause the Nerazzurri some problems at the back. Andrea Stramaccioni will be keen to leave Trieste with all three points but must ensure his team do not leave themselves exposed at the back.

Editor's Prediction
Cagliari 2-2 Inter