Overview
- Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 on April 20, 2025, with Federico Valverde scoring a stunning 93rd-minute volley.
- The victory keeps Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona with six matches remaining in the La Liga season.
- Barcelona had earlier edged Celta Vigo 4-3 in a comeback win, maintaining their lead in the title race.
- Kylian Mbappé, suspended and recovering from a right-ankle injury, watched the match from the stands.
- Real Madrid now turns its focus to the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26 and a decisive league rematch at Camp Nou on May 11.