La Liga Regular Season - 38
Real Madrid 4 - 2 FT Athletic Club
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' T. Pitarch
12' G. Garcia (D. Carvajal)
20' J. Bellingham
41' J. Bellingham (T. Pitarch)
G. Guruzeta (I. Williams) 45'+1
HT
↓ Y. Alvarez ↑A. Gorosabel 46'
51' K. Mbappe (A. Carreras)
↓ I. Ruiz de Galarreta ↑I. Lekue 60'
↓ U. Gomez ↑A. Rego 60'
70' ↓ D. Alaba ↑D. Huijsen
74' ↓ J. Bellingham ↑D. Ceballos
74' ↓ G. Garcia ↑A. Guler
74' ↓ F. Mastantuono ↑B. Diaz
↓ G. Guruzeta ↑Izeta 74'
84' ↓ D. Carvajal ↑M. Serrano
↓ M. Jauregizar ↑M. Vesga 86'
90' B. Diaz (T. Pitarch)
Izeta (I. Williams) 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
53
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Dani Carvajal 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Raúl Asencio
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
94
Passes
5
Duels
David Alaba
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
97
Passes
1
Duels
Álvaro Carreras
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Franco Mastantuono 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Jude Bellingham 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Federico Valverde
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
94
Passes
2
Duels
Thiago Pitarch
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Gonzalo García
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kylian Mbappé 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
8
Rating
BENCH
Álvaro González 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dean Huijsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Serrano Salazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda Güler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Alex Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dani Vivian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeray Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Aitor Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Boiro 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Midfielders
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Mikel Jauregizar 
NPC
85
Minutes
85
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Iñaki Williams
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Robert Navarro
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Gorka Guruzeta
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Unai Simón
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andoni Gorosabel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Lekue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymeric Laporte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Prados
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko Izeta
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Elijah Gift
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maroan Sannadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Athletic Club | 0 - 3 | Real Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés |
| 04/20/2025 | Real Madrid | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 12/04/2024 | Athletic Club | 2 - 1 | Real Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 03/31/2024 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 08/12/2023 | Athletic Club | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 06/04/2023 | Real Madrid | 1 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 01/22/2023 | Athletic Club | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 02/03/2022 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Real Madrid | Copa del Rey | San Mamés Barria |
| 01/16/2022 | Athletic Club | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | Super Cup | King Fahd Stadium |
| 12/22/2021 | Athletic Club | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
12/03/2025
04/20/2025
12/04/2024
03/31/2024
08/12/2023
06/04/2023
01/22/2023
02/03/2022
01/16/2022
12/22/2021
Real Madrid Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +26
P: 38 GD: +18
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Six-Goal Thriller Closes the Show at the Bernabéu
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. A breathless final-day encounter showcased pure attacking spectacle over defensive solidity, sending the home faithful away thoroughly entertained.
Establishing Early Dominance
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu provided a sunlit stage for the final day of the season. Dictating play with absolute authority, Real Madrid starved their opponents of the ball, commanding a staggering seventy-four percent possession throughout the contest. The tactical Balance tilted immediately in the hosts' favour as they pinged passes across the pitch, recording an impressive ninety-one percent accuracy. By the twelfth minute, the relentless pressure paid dividends when G. Garcia unlocked the stubborn defence to cleanly net the opener. Athletic Club found themselves hopelessly chasing shadows, unable to string a meaningful phase of possession together. Consequently, they resorted to twenty tactical fouls across the pitch merely to disrupt the fluid rhythm and survive the initial onslaught, hoping to hit back on the counter.
The Mid-Match Explosion
What began as a methodical procession quickly escalated into unbridled chaos as both sides traded fierce blows. The sheer Intensity of the fixture spiked dramatically in the moments leading up to the interval. In the forty-first minute, midfield maestro J. Bellingham finished clinically to double the advantage, seemingly putting the result beyond reasonable doubt. Yet, the Basque visitors showed immense character and fighting spirit, clawing a vital goal back in first-half stoppage time courtesy of G. Guruzeta, who was set up brilliantly by the dynamic I. Williams. However, any brewing comeback narrative was brutally cut short shortly after the restart. At the fifty-one-minute mark, K. Mbappe delivered a crushing, decisive blow, restoring the two-goal cushion and draining the last remnants of belief from the exhausted travelling squad.
The Grand Finale
With league positions firmly locked in and the overarching Stakes drastically lowered for both clubs, the final stages became an open showcase for the respective benches. A chaotic ninetieth-minute flurry saw the Upset Factor briefly twitch when impact sub Izeta pounced on a rare defensive lapse to make it three-two, threatening a dramatic finale. However, the hosts immediately replied in kind, flexing their incredible squad depth. Fellow substitute B. Diaz struck seconds later to restore order, sealing a definitive four-two victory. The spectacular finish perfectly encapsulated an eighty-six-point campaign for the home side, cementing their formidable status heading into the summer, while sending the visitors into the off-season reflecting on a mid-table finish with plenty of room for improvement.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent from the dominant hosts combined with Athletic's fighting spirit created a chaotic, free-flowing spectacle in both halves.
What does this mean for Real Madrid's season?
It provides a triumphant conclusion to their domestic campaign, solidifying a stellar 86-point second-place finish and highlighting their incredible attacking depth.
How did substitute Kylian Mbappé change the game?
Though he actually started, his crucial 51st-minute strike immediately crushed Athletic's momentum and decisively restored a comfortable two-goal cushion.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Glory on the Line at the Bernabéu
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Real Madrid's championship aspirations face a dramatic final hurdle against a dangerous Athletic Club side looking to play spoiler.
The Setup
Real Madrid return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu knowing only a victory will do. Sitting second with 77 points, the Stakes could not be higher as the La Liga title race reaches its boiling point. Their home record is an absolute fortress, boasting 14 wins in front of their own fans, which boosts their Form rating immensely ahead of this crunch match. Conversely, Athletic Club arrive sitting comfortably in tenth place. Without the pressure of a relegation battle or a late European push, their Balance rating reflects a side playing with freedom and fluidity. The hosts boast a galaxy of Stars with Kylian Mbappé and J. Bellingham pulling the strings, meaning the visitors will need a flawless defensive display to survive the inevitable early onslaught.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the devastating wide play of Vinícius Júnior for the hosts, matching up against the explosive counter-attacking pace of Nico Williams for the visitors. Whichever dynamic winger can unbalance the opposition's defensive shape more consistently will likely tip the scales of this high-stakes encounter.
Our Prediction
We expect a fast start from the home side, fueled by desperation and a raucous crowd demanding a win. Athletic Club will pose a serious threat on the break, but Madrid's overwhelming attacking depth should eventually break them down in the second half. Our take is a confident 3-1 victory for Real Madrid, keeping their title dreams alive until the very end.