Earlier tonight, Real Madrid hosted Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, aiming to secure all three points in La Liga. Los Blancos got off to a fast start, with Gonzalo Garcia scoring in the 11th minute. Just before half-time, Jude Bellingham extended the lead to 2-0 in the 40th minute. The visitors responded just before the break, with Gorka Guruzeta netting a goal in the 45th minute, sending teams into half-time with a score of 2-1 in favor of Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe added a third for Madrid early in the second half, scoring in the 50th minute, and Brahim Diaz capped off the game with a goal in the 87th minute. Although Urko Izeta scored for Bilbao shortly after, Real Madrid comfortably clinched a 4-2 victory.
Now, let’s assess how each Real Madrid player performed during the match against Athletic Bilbao.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6/10
He made a crucial save but will be disappointed with the two goals conceded.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 7/10
Carvajal was effective in attack, creating two chances and providing an assist.
CB: Raul Asencio – 6.5/10
He contributed defensively but struggled to maintain solidity at the back.
CB: David Alaba – 6.5/10
Alaba dealt with threats effectively but was substituted in the 69th minute.
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 23: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 23, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
LB: Alvaro Carreras – 7/10
He was instrumental on both sides of the pitch and registered an assist.
RW: Franco Mastantuono – 6.5/10
Mastantuono showed spark in attack but was substituted in the 73rd minute.
CM: Thiago Pitarch Pinar – 8/10
He made a strong impact in both defense and attack, contributing with two assists.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
Valverde displayed good control in the midfield and made significant contributions in the Bilbao half.
LW: Jude Bellingham – 7.5/10
Bellingham caused difficulties for defenders and scored a goal in the 40th minute.
ST: Gonzalo Garcia – 7.5/10
Garcia played a crucial role by scoring the opening goal in the 11th minute.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – 7.5/10
Mbappe was proactive in attacking, finding the net early in the second half.
CB: Dean Huijsen – 6/10
He didn’t effectively stabilize the defense during the match.
CM: Dani Ceballos – 6/10
Ceballos had minimal impact throughout the game.
RW: Brahim Diaz – 7/10
Diaz made a late contribution by scoring a goal at the end of the match.
Guler struggled to make his mark on the game.