December 4, 2025 – Real Madrid delivered a dominant performance with a 3-0 victory over an injury-hit Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday night, easing concerns after a challenging run of away draws.
The win keeps Real Madrid just one point behind league leaders FC Barcelona, who defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday.
The match at San Mamés, historically a tough venue for visiting teams, started with an early statement as Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant individual goal in the 7th minute, giving Madrid an early advantage. Despite pressure from Bilbao, Thibaut Courtois produced two crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet.
Just before halftime, Eduardo Camavinga doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, firmly putting the game under Real Madrid’s control. Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde made two halftime substitutions, bringing on Jesus Areso and Unai Gomez for Inigo Lekue and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, which briefly sparked some intensity. Courtois again denied Mikel Jauregizar, keeping Bilbao off the scoresheet.
The final nail came from Mbappe, who scored his second goal just before the hour mark, capitalizing on defensive gaps to seal a comfortable victory.
However, the night was not without setbacks for Real Madrid, as Trent Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field early in the second half due to a muscle injury, raising concerns ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The result provides a morale boost for Real Madrid, keeping them firmly in the title race and showcasing their ability to capitalize on opportunities against a weakened Athletic Bilbao side.