
The League
7:00 p.mMay 23, 2026
Regular season – 38
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera, Spain


Real Madrid


Athletic Club
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1.86
Expected Goals (xG)
0.86
-0.60
Prevented goals
-0.60
Passing by
672 (91%)
Accurate passes
174 (69%)
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27
G
Alex Padilla
5.2
19
d
Adama Boiro
6.0
4
d
Aitor Parets
5.7
5
d
Yeray Alvarez
6.2
3
d
Dani Vivian
5.6
18
m
Mikel Jauregizar
6.3
16
m
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
6.2
23
m
Robert Navarro
6.5
20
m
Unai Gómez
6.0
m
Iñaki Williams (C)
F
Gorka Guruzeta
45+1′

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 4-2 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on 23 May 2026, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham leading a dominant display that showcased the home team’s attacking prowess in La Liga.
Real Madrid went into the match in second place with 83 points from 37 games, looking to maintain momentum in their title push. Athletic Club came in 12th with just 45 points, struggling after a recent run of poor results. The visitors needed a positive result to improve their position in the table.
Madrid scored first with Gonzalo García in the 12th minute. García found the back of the net to give the home side an early lead at the Bernabéu. The goal set the tone for a dominant first 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 the break when Guruzeta scored in the 45th minute to make it 2-1.
The visitors showed character in the final moments of the first half. Guruzeta’s goal gave them hope heading into the break. Madrid held a narrow one-goal advantage despite their superior control.
In the second half, Madrid reaffirmed its dominance. Mbappé restored the two-goal cushion in the 51st minute with a composed finish. The French striker’s goal swung the momentum firmly towards the hosts.
Brahim Díaz added a fourth goal in the 88th minute to seal the win. Diaz’s end came after Athletic Club had exhausted its 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 lead. The final whistle confirmed Madrid’s overall victory.
Madrid dominated the statistics during the 90 minutes. The hosts registered a total of 13 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 against 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 with 91 percent accuracy. Athletic Club managed just 26 percent possession with 174 accurate passes from 251 attempts.
Mbappe earned an 8.0 rating for his overall performance. The striker completed five shots with two on target and showed his class throughout the game. Bellingham also impressed with a 7.6 rating after his scoring contribution.
The victory keeps Real Madrid in the fight at the top of the League. Madrid’s form remains strong with the latest WWLWD results. Athletic Club face a tough road in their battle to climb the table.

