Bellingham scores but Real Madrid is defeated by Athletic Bilbao in Laliga
Carlo Ancelotti’s team once again has a low-key performance and is punished for individual errors; French striker has now missed two penalties in the last three games
Summary
With another discreet performance and punished by individual mistakes, Real Madrid lost to Athletic Bilbao 2-1 this Wednesday at the San Mamés stadium, in an early match of the 19th round of the Spanish Championship. Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty when the local team was winning 1-0, a goal by Berenguer – it was the second penalty in a row missed by the Frenchman, a week after the error against Liverpool, in the Champions League. Real managed to equalize with Jude Bellingham, but Guruzeta decreed the victory for the Basque team in the 35th minute of the second half, after disarming midfielder Federico Valverde in Real’s defense.
REALITY DOESN’T WORK
The fourth defeat in seven games reflects Real Madrid’s inconsistent form, which continues without Vinícius Júnior, who is injured, and has other starters still finding their rhythm after injuries, such as Tchouaméni, who returned on Wednesday, and Rodrygo, in his second game after recovering. With many youngsters on the field, coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team struggled against a high-flying Athletic Bilbao, who had gone ten games unbeaten. The Basque team is in fourth place, now with 29 points, and Real remains in second place with 33, with one game less than Barcelona, leaders with 37.
