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- Kylian Mbappe scores his first goal in over a month to make it 3-1 for Real Madrid
- Gonzalo Garcia and Jude Bellingham also find the net for Los Blancos in the season finale
- Gorka Guruzeta scores a consolation goal for Athletic Club during first-half stoppage time
- The match marks the final home appearance for veteran defenders Dani Carvajal and David Alaba
Real Madrid have taken a commanding 3-1 lead against Athletic Club in their last match of the 2025-26 campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Spanish giants produced an impressive display to delight their home supporters on a special evening.
The hosts opened the scoring after just twelve minutes. Dani Carvajal, who is saying goodbye to the club, delivered a perfect assist for young striker Gonzalo Garcia to slot home the opener. England international Jude Bellingham then doubled the advantage with a powerful strike from the edge of the penalty area.
Athletic Club refused to give up without a fight. Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for the visitors deep into first-half stoppage time. However, Real Madrid restored their two-goal cushion shortly after the break.
French superstar Kylian Mbappe ended his frustrating scoring drought to make it 3-1. The forward had not found the back of the net for more than four weeks. He received the ball from Alvaro Carreras and calmly placed a low shot into the far corner of the net.
The victory provides a positive end to a challenging season for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. The match also serves as a farewell to several club legends including Carvajal, David Alaba and Alvaro Arbeloa, who are leaving the Bernabeu this summer.