Overview
- Fede Valverde’s 93rd-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao, maintaining their La Liga title challenge.
- The win keeps Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona, who staged a late comeback to defeat Celta Vigo the previous day.
- Real Madrid rebounded from their Champions League elimination by Arsenal earlier in the week with an intense performance at the Santiago Bernabeu.
- Athletic Bilbao, balancing Europa League commitments, fielded a heavily rotated squad but proved resilient throughout the match.
- The victory provides Real Madrid with a morale boost as they prepare to face Barcelona in next weekend’s Copa del Rey final.