Madrid have faced off through La Liga history, with Madrid often taking the points including a 3-1 win when Athletic went down to 10 men in 2020, Benzema finding the net twice. December 2024 saw Athletic Bilbao win 2-1 at home, thanks to a Capa strike, and a late Madrid error, according to ESPN match summaries. Throughout 2025-26, Madrid and Athletic remained title contenders, as reports highlighted Madrid's dominance, in multiple matchups, including late goals by Madrid players in some outings.
Real Madrid had to battle hard to take all three points against 10-man Athletic (Raúl García sent off after 13 ). Kroos opened the scoring, while Benzema nabbed a brace.
en.as.comGame summary of the Athletic Club vs. Real Madrid Spanish Laliga game, final score 2-1, from December 4, 2024 on ESPN.
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www.mykhel.comA late Valverde mistake saw Athletic Club take all three points at home against the side from the capital.
en.as.comKylian Mbappé netted two goals at San Mamés, either side of an Eduardo Camavinga header, as Los Blancos eased to victory in Bilbao.
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