Real Madrid is aiming to finish their underwhelming season on a high note, despite Athletic Club halving their two-goal lead in the final match of the 2025-26 campaign.
The home team started brightly at the Santiago Bernabeu, with club captain Dani Carvajal, who set up Gonzalo Garcia in his final game for Real Madrid before his departure in the summer. The situation improved for Los Blancos on 41 minutes as they secured their second goal in spectacular fashion.
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Bellingham strikes, Guruzeta responds
Jude Bellingham met a chipped through ball from Thiago Pitarch with a stunning volley that left Athletic goalkeeper Alex Padilla with no chance of saving.
However, Real Madrid’s two-goal lead was short-lived, as Athletic quickly responded with a spectacular volley from Gorka Guruzeta, who brought the score to 2-1 just before halftime.
The first half has delivered plenty of excitement, but Real Madrid will be frustrated to concede just before the break. They will hope this setback doesn’t derail their pursuit of victory in their final match of the season.