Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Highlights and Goals

La Liga

7:00 PMMay 23, 2026

Regular Season - 38

Real Madrid

Show Score

4 - 2

HT:(2 - 1)

Athletic Club

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

Referee: Juan Martinez Munuera, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Real Madrid

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

74%

26%

1.86

Expected goals (xG)

0.86

-0.60

Goals Prevented

-0.60

Attack

13

Total shots

8

8

Shots on target

2

5

Shots off target

5

0

Blocked shots

1

9

Shots inside box

6

4

Shots outside box

2

2

Corner kicks

1

6

Offsides

2

Passing

742

Total passes

251

672 (91%)

Accurate passes

174 (69%)

Discipline

6

Fouls

20

2

Yellow cards

0

0

Red cards

0

0

Goalkeeper saves

4

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Lineup

Real Madrid

4-4-2

1 G T. Courtois 6.7

18 D A. Carreras 51' 6.9

4 D D. Alaba 6.9

17 D R. Asencio 6.6

2 D D. Carvajal (C) 12' 6.6

45 M T. Pitarch 3' Tripping 41' 88' 7.5

8 M F. Valverde 6.9

5 M J. Bellingham 20' Tripping 41' 7.6

30 M F. Mastantuono 6.7

10 F K. Mbappe 51' 8.0

16 F G. Garcia 12' 7.5

Substitutes

51 D M. Serrano 84' Replaced by D. Carvajal 6.2

15 M A. Guler 74' Replaced by G. Garcia 6.7

20 D F. Garcia

21 M B. Diaz 88' 74' Replaced by F. Mastantuono 7.3

19 M D. Ceballos 74' Replaced by J. Bellingham 6.5

24 D D. Huijsen 70' Replaced by D. Alaba 6.2

6 M E. Camavinga

14 M A. Tchouameni

22 D A. Rudiger

13 G A. Lunin

50 G A. Gonzalez

Coach

Alvaro Arbeloa

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

27 G A. Padilla 5.2

19 D A. Boiro 6.0

4 D A. Paredes 5.7

5 D Y. Alvarez 6.2

3 D D. Vivian 5.6

18 M M. Jauregizar 6.3

16 M I. Ruiz de Galarreta 6.2

23 M R. Navarro 6.5

20 M U. Gomez 6.0

9 M I. Williams (C) 45+1' 90+1' 6.9

11 F G. Guruzeta 45+1' 7.2

Substitutes

21 F M. Sannadi

24 M B. Prados Diaz

25 F Izeta 90+1' 74' Replaced by G. Guruzeta 7.3

6 M M. Vesga 85' Replaced by M. Jauregizar

40 F E. Gift

30 M A. Rego 60' Replaced by U. Gomez 6.7

22 F N. Serrano

12 D J. Areso

2 D A. Gorosabel 46' Replaced by Y. Alvarez 5.9

15 D I. Lekue 60' Replaced by I. Ruiz de Galarreta 6.3

14 D A. Laporte

1 G U. Simon

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	38	31	1	6	95-36	59	94	W 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona W 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid L 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis L 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	38	27	5	6	77-35	42	86	W 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid W 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo W 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid W 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72-46	26	72	W 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
4	Atletico Madrid	38	21	6	11	62-44	18	69	W 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo W 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona L 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
5	Real Betis	38	15	15	8	59-48	11	60	W 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis W 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche L 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis W 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
6	Celta Vigo	38	14	12	12	53-48	5	54	W 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche W 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo L 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo W 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
7	Getafe	38	15	6	17	32-38	-6	51	L 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe W 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe W 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
8	Rayo Vallecano	38	12	14	12	41-44	-3	50	W 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
9	Valencia	38	13	10	15	46-55	-9	49	L 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia W 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
10	Real Sociedad	38	11	13	14	59-61	-2	46	L 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43-55	-12	46	L 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club W 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
12	Athletic Club	38	13	6	19	43-58	-15	45	W 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club L 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia L 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo L 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
13	Sevilla	38	12	7	19	46-60	-14	43	W 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad W 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid L 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
14	Alaves	38	11	10	17	44-56	-12	43	L 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves W 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49-57	-8	43	L 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves L 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche W 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
16	Levante	38	11	9	18	47-61	-14	42	L 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante W 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna W 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante W 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca L 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
17	Osasuna	38	11	9	18	44-50	-6	42	L 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona L 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna L 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol L 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
18	Mallorca	38	11	9	18	47-57	-10	42	W 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca W 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo
19	Girona	38	9	14	15	39-55	-16	41	L 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
20	Oviedo	38	6	11	21	26-60	-34	29	L 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe L 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo L 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 4-2 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on May 23, 2026, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham leading a dominant display that showcased the home side’s attacking prowess in La Liga.

Real Madrid entered the match in second place with 83 points from 37 games, seeking to maintain momentum in their title push. Athletic Club arrived in 12th position with just 45 points, struggling after a recent run of poor results. The visitors needed a positive result to improve their standing in the table.

Madrid struck first through Gonzalo García in the 12th minute. García found the back of the net to give the hosts an early advantage at the Bernabéu. The goal set the tone for a dominant opening period from the home side.

Bellingham doubled Madrid’s lead in the 41st minute with a clinical finish. The midfielder’s goal came after Madrid controlled possession and created multiple chances. However, Athletic Club responded immediately before halftime when Guruzeta scored in the 45th minute to make it 2-1.

The visitors showed character in the closing moments of the first half. Guruzeta’s goal gave them hope heading into the break. Madrid held a slim one-goal advantage despite their superior control.

The second half saw Madrid reassert their dominance. Mbappé restored the two-goal cushion in the 51st minute with a composed finish. The French striker’s goal shifted momentum firmly back toward the hosts.

Brahim Díaz added a fourth goal in the 88th minute to seal the victory. Díaz’s finish came after Athletic Club had exhausted their defensive resources. The goal effectively ended the contest as a competitive affair.

Athletic Club grabbed a late consolation through Urko Izeta in the 90th minute. Izeta’s goal came too late to threaten Madrid’s commanding lead. The final whistle confirmed Madrid’s comprehensive victory.

Madrid dominated the statistics throughout the 90 minutes. The hosts recorded 13 total shots with 8 on target, compared to Athletic Club’s 8 total shots and just 2 on target. Madrid’s expected goals stood at 1.86 versus Athletic Club’s 0.86.

Possession told a similar story of Madrid’s control. Madrid maintained 74 percent possession and completed 672 of 742 passes at 91 percent accuracy. Athletic Club managed just 26 percent possession with 174 accurate passes from 251 attempts.

Mbappé earned a rating of 8.0 for his all-around performance. The striker completed five shots with two on target and showed his class throughout. Bellingham also impressed with a 7.6 rating after his goalscoring contribution.

The victory keeps Real Madrid in contention at the top of La Liga. Madrid’s form remains strong with recent results of W-W-L-W-D. Athletic Club faces a difficult road ahead in their battle to climb the table.