Valverde scores a great goal in stoppage time and Real Madrid beats Athletic Bilbao
Uruguayan is decisive and secures victory at the Bernabéu, on a night of great struggle for Vinicius Junior; Real Madrid does not let Barcelona extend its advantage in La Liga
In talent! And in sweat!
Real Madrid didn’t play well against Athletic Bilbao, especially in the first half. But they didn’t give up and fought until the end — just ask Vinicius Junior. They were rewarded in injury time: a great goal from Valverde. The 1-0 victory this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium keeps Real chasing Barcleona and in the fight for the
Change of mood
Real Madrid failed to find the back of Athletic Bilbao’s net once in the first half. Their performance was so poor that the fans at the Bernabéu booed them as they headed to the dressing room. The chat with coach Carlo Ancelotti paid off . Real improved significantly and had 17 shots in the second half, four of them on target. Vinicius Junior was the team’s most dangerous player throughout the match. He had a goal correctly disallowed after a VAR review for Endrick (who came off the bench) being offside.
Upcoming games
Real Madrid now have 69 points, four less than leaders and rivals Barcelona. Athletic Bilbao have the same 57. Real return to La Liga action on Wednesday, against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Athletic play Las Palmas at the San Mamés stadium on the same day.
