🔥Real win, and Mbappé has more goal involvements than 15 La Liga teams | OneFootball

After three draws, Real Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga, this time with a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, with a stellar performance from Kylian Mbappé.

The French star scored twice and has now been involved in more goals than 15 teams in the league this season (20 goals and 16 assists).

The number 10 opened the scoring, saw Camavinga extend the lead, and then sealed the victory with a beautiful shot from outside the box.

With the win, Real continues to chase the leader Barcelona, with a one-point difference, 37 to 36.

Vini JR had a good performance and played almost the entire game, giving way to Brahim Díaz at the 31st minute of the second half.

Rodrygo entered the field at the same time, replacing Mbappé, but couldn't pose much threat to Athletic Bilbao's goal.

Once again, Endrick remained on the bench and watched Gonzalo García get an opportunity with Xabi Alonso.

In the next round, Real hosts Celta de Vigo on Sunday (7th) at 14:30.

The Match

The game started at a fast pace, with Madrid taking the initiative. Just six minutes in, Alexander-Arnold switched the play, Mbappé controlled on the left, sprinted, and shot into the corner to open the scoring. Athletic responded but was stopped by the inspired Courtois: Guruzeta and Berenguer were denied by the Belgian goalkeeper.

Madrid responded with Vinicius Júnior, who hit the post, until the 42nd minute when the second goal came. Bellingham found Arnold on the right, a perfect cross, and Mbappé headed it to assist Camavinga, who scored alone.

In the second half, Bilbao tried to get back into the game. Jauregizar shot hard, and Courtois saved with a hand switch. The match seemed open until the 13th minute, when Mbappé decided again: he received, adjusted, and hit another precise shot into the corner. Another great goal — another performance that explains the statistical gap he has opened in the league.

After that, Madrid managed the game. Valverde forced Unai Simón into a good save, and Rodrygo appeared twice with danger on the left, but the score was already set. The final whistle only confirmed a predictable script: a merengue victory, Mbappé's brilliance — and numbers that leave half the league behind.

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