La Liga – Bellingham scores as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao 4-2.

The 2025/26 La Liga season concluded with a final round of matches. Real Madrid, playing at home at the Bernabéu Stadium, defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 thanks to goals from Gonzalo García, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Brahim Diaz.

Three minutes into the game, Athletic Bilbao created an attacking opportunity when Roberto Navarro crossed the ball from the left wing into the penalty area. Guruzeta received the ball and fired a low shot, but the ball went wide of the post.

In the 12th minute, Carvajal delivered a long pass, and Gonzalo Garcia followed up with a shot from inside the penalty area to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead. In the 24th minute, Mastantono dealt with the defense and crossed the ball, Thiago Pitak received it and took a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Alex Padilla.

In the 28th minute, Athletic Bilbao won a corner kick. Roberto Navarro delivered a cross, and Guruzeta's header went wide. In the 35th minute, Real Madrid attacked from a corner kick. Thiago Pitak received the ball in the penalty area and shot, but his shot went wide.

In the 41st minute, Thiago Pitak chipped a pass to Bellingham, who controlled the ball and volleyed it into the net, giving Real Madrid a 2-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao. In the 45th minute, Iñaki Williams chipped a pass from the right wing into the penalty area, where Guruzeta fired a shot into the net, pulling one back for Athletic Bilbao to make it 2-1.

In the 47th minute of the second half, Gorosabel crossed the ball, and Roberto Navarro received it, took a few steps, and then shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 50th minute, Mbappe received a pass from Carvajal and took a long-range shot, but the ball went high.

In the 51st minute, Carreras passed the ball back from the left wing, and Mbappe controlled it at the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot to make it 3-1 for Real Madrid. In the 57th minute, Gonzalo Garcia crossed the ball, and Bellingham received it and fired a long-range shot, but it was saved by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Alex Padilla.

In the 63rd minute, Real Madrid's attack was cleared, and Mbappe regained possession in the ensuing scramble before unleashing a shot, which was saved by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Alex Padilla. In the 74th minute, Real Madrid substituted Güler and Brahim Diaz for Gonzalo Garcia and Mastantono.

In the 86th minute, Real Madrid's free kick was blocked by an opposing player. Valverde received the ball outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Alex Padilla.

In the 88th minute, Mbappe dribbled past the defense and passed the ball across the box. Brahim Diaz received the pass from Thiago Pitak and slotted it home, extending Real Madrid's lead to 4-1.

In stoppage time of the second half, Iñaki Williams chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Urko Izeta headed the ball into the net, making the score 2-4 for Athletic Bilbao.

Ultimately, Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 at home, finishing the journey in second place.

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