Real Madrid delivered a statement victory at San Mamés, dismantling Athletic Club 3–0 in a performance powered by Kylian Mbappé’s brilliance. With a brace and an assist, the French superstar once again proved why many are calling 2025 “the year of Mbappé.”
Mbappé Opens the Floodgates Early
It took just 7 minutes for Mbappé to make his mark, finishing clinically to put Real Madrid ahead. His pace and movement instantly caused problems for the hosts, setting the tone for a long night for Athletic Club.
Camavinga Doubles the Lead
Madrid continued to dominate possession and territory, and were rewarded again in the 42nd minute when Eduardo Camavinga fired home his second goal of the season. Mbappé provided the assist, showcasing his growing influence not just as a scorer, but a creator.
Mbappé Seals the Win With a Second
Any hopes of an Athletic comeback faded early in the second half. In the 59th minute, Mbappé struck again, completing his brace and putting Real Madrid out of sight. The forward now sits on 62 goals in 2025, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s 61-goal tally from 2012 and moving closer to second place on the all-time list for goals in a single calendar year this century.
He needs just 7 more goals to climb even higher—an astonishing feat with four games left in the year.
Injury Concern for Trent Alexander-Arnold
While Madrid celebrated a dominant victory, one concern overshadowed the win: Trent Alexander-Arnold, who registered his first La Liga assist, was forced off injured. Madrid will hope the issue is not serious as fixtures pile up.
Real Madrid’s Title Charge Strengthens
This convincing away win reinforces Real Madrid’s status as one of Europe’s most dangerous teams in 2025. With Mbappé in unstoppable form and the squad performing at a high level, Los Blancos continue to build momentum in the La Liga title race.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, struggled to match Madrid’s intensity and will look to regroup quickly.
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