La Liga · May 23, 2026 · 19:00 · Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Final score: Real Madrid 4–2 Athletic Club
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Match preview
La Liga's penultimate weekend sees Real Madrid host Athletic Club on May 23, 2026, a fixture with contrasting narratives. Real Madrid, boasting a commanding 71% win rate this season with 22 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, enter this contest in solid form, having won three of their last five league outings. Their prolific attack has netted 65 goals, while their defense has conceded just 29, underscoring their strength at both ends.
Athletic Club, however, arrive at the Bernabéu in a precarious position. Their 35% win rate (11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses) reflects a challenging campaign, further compounded by a dismal run of one win and four losses in their last five matches. With only 33 goals scored and 45 conceded, their struggles are evident. Recent head-to-head encounters have largely favored Real Madrid, including a dominant 3-0 victory earlier this season.
Despite the historical dominance, the bookmakers predict a tight affair, with a 45% probability for both a Real Madrid win and a draw, and just a 10% chance for an Athletic Club upset. Real Madrid will aim to solidify their position near the top, while Athletic will be fighting for pride and any glimmer of hope in the closing stages of the season. Watch for Real Madrid's attacking prowess against Athletic's desperate defense.
13. A. Lunin, 12. T. Alexander-Arnold, 3. Eder Militao, 22. A. Rudiger, 23. F. Mendy, 21. B. Diaz, 5. J. Bellingham, 8. F. Valverde, 15. A. Guler, 10. K. Mbappe, 7. Vinicius Junior
1. U. Simon, 15. I. Lekue, 3. D. Vivian, 14. A. Laporte, 17. Y. Berchiche, 18. M. Jauregizar, 16. I. Ruiz de Galarreta, 9. I. Williams, 8. O. Sancet, 10. N. Williams, 11. G. Guruzeta
Match events
3' Card Yellow Card — T. Pitarch (Real Madrid)
12' Goal Normal Goal — G. Garcia (Real Madrid) (assists: D. Carvajal)
20' Card Yellow Card — J. Bellingham (Real Madrid)
41' Goal Normal Goal — J. Bellingham (Real Madrid) (assists: T. Pitarch)
45'+1 Goal Normal Goal — G. Guruzeta (Athletic Club) (assists: I. Williams)
46' subst Substitution 1 — Y. Alvarez (Athletic Club) (assists: A. Gorosabel)
51' Goal Normal Goal — K. Mbappe (Real Madrid) (assists: A. Carreras)
60' subst Substitution 2 — I. Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) (assists: I. Lekue)
60' subst Substitution 3 — U. Gomez (Athletic Club) (assists: A. Rego)
70' subst Substitution 1 — D. Alaba (Real Madrid) (assists: D. Huijsen)
74' subst Substitution 2 — J. Bellingham (Real Madrid) (assists: D. Ceballos)
74' subst Substitution 3 — G. Garcia (Real Madrid) (assists: A. Guler)
74' subst Substitution 4 — F. Mastantuono (Real Madrid) (assists: B. Diaz)
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