Real Madrid emphatically ended their three-match winless streak in La Liga with a resounding 3-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, propelled by a breathtaking performance from French superstar Kylian Mbappé. The Spanish giants delivered what manager Xabi Alonso described as their “most complete performance” of the season at San Mamés Stadium, a notoriously challenging venue for visiting teams.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a spectacular finish, expertly controlling Trent Alexander-Arnold’s precision long pass before clinically beating goalkeeper Unai Simón. The French international later sealed the victory with a powerful long-range strike that found the net at the near post, marking his 25th goal across all competitions this season.
The match featured exceptional coordination between Madrid’s attacking talents, with Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior demonstrating particularly effective partnership. The Brazilian winger twice came close to scoring, first hitting the post from an acute angle and later being denied by an outstanding one-on-one save from Simón.
Madrid’s second goal emerged from a beautifully constructed team move just before halftime, with Mbappé heading Alexander-Arnold’s cross back across goal for Eduardo Camavinga to nod home from close range.
The victory maintains Real Madrid’s position in second place with 36 points from 15 matches, trailing leaders Barcelona by a single point in the tightly contested title race.
Despite the comprehensive performance, concerns emerged regarding potential injuries to both Alexander-Arnold and Camavinga, who were substituted in the second half with apparent muscular problems. Manager Alonso acknowledged the demanding schedule ahead, emphasizing the need to maintain focus for Sunday’s encounter against Celta Vigo.
The match also featured a positive moment between Alonso and Vinícius, with the Brazilian embracing his manager when substituted, suggesting resolution to recent reported tensions between the pair.