Real Madrid CF vs Athletic Club

SpainLa LigaRound 38
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
J. Martinez
2025/2026

Match Report

Real Madrid closed their La Liga season in style with a 4-2 win over Athletic Club at the Bernabéu — a night that doubled as a fond farewell to club legend Daniel Carvajal, who received a guard of honour from his teammates in his final appearance for the club. Gonzalo García opened the scoring in the 12th minute, latching onto a precise through ball from Carvajal, before Jude Bellingham thundered in a half-volley just before the break (40'). Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for Athletic Club on the stroke of half-time, but Kylian Mbappé quickly made it 3-1 with a composed finish (52'). Brahim Díaz added a fourth late on (88'), before Urko Izeta grabbed a consolation in injury time. The victory takes Real Madrid to 86 points for the season — a commanding finish. It also marks the end of Álvaro Arbeloa's tenure as manager, with José Mourinho set to take charge. For Athletic Club, it was a quiet goodbye for coach Ernesto Valverde, who makes way for Edin Terzic ahead of next season.

Standings

#WDLGDPts
2Real Madrid CF2756+4286
12Athletic Club13619-1545

Statistics

74%Possession26%
13Shots8
8Shots on Target2
2Corners1
6Fouls20
7Offsides2
2Yellow Cards0
745Passes254
0Saves4