Athletic Club 0-3 Real Madrid: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Athletic Club 0-3 Real Madrid in the La Liga on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés. The visitors struck early when Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 7th minute, assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold, setting a dominant tone that aligned with Real Madrid’s recent form of picking up points in four of their last five league games. Eduardo Camavinga doubled the lead in the 42nd minute with an assist from Mbappé, ensuring Madrid went into the break in control, while Athletic Club, coming off a mixed run with three losses in their last five, struggled to create meaningful chances.

The second half saw Mbappé add his second goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Álvaro Carreras, effectively sealing the win as Athletic Club’s attempts to rally were hampered by two yellow cards and a series of substitutions. Despite making changes at half-time and later, including bringing on Unai Gómez and Mikel Vesga, Athletic could not break through Madrid’s defence. This defeat extends Athletic’s inconsistent streak, highlighting their vulnerability against top sides like Barcelona and Real Sociedad in recent outings.

Real Madrid’s 62% possession underlined their control of the game, allowing them to dictate the tempo and create more opportunities, as evidenced by their seven corners compared to Athletic Club’s five. The visitors also excelled in successful dribbles with 60 against 33, showing greater flair in breaking lines, while their three assists directly contributed to all goals, contrasting with Athletic’s zero. Athletic picked up two yellow cards, which disrupted their rhythm without any reds, and both teams used all five substitutions, with Athletic making early changes at half-time to try shifting momentum.

These numbers reflect Madrid’s efficiency in attack and defence, limiting Athletic to fewer threats despite the home side’s efforts to push forward later on.

The match turned decisively in Real Madrid’s favour early on, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in the 7th minute after a precise assist from Trent Alexander-Arnold, giving the visitors an immediate edge. Eduardo Camavinga extended the lead in the 42nd minute, capitalising on Mbappé’s assist to make it 2-0 just before half-time, which shifted momentum firmly away from Athletic Club. Mbappé then completed his brace in the 59th minute, assisted by Álvaro Carreras, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback.

Athletic Club made double substitutions at the 46th minute, with Jesús Areso replacing Iñigo Lekue and Unai Gómez coming on for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, aiming to inject energy, but yellow cards to Álex Berenguer in the 66th and Alejandro Rego in the 76th hindered their efforts. Further changes saw Nico Serrano and Mikel Vesga replace Álex Berenguer and Mikel Jauregizar in the 69th, and Selton Sánchez come on for Nico Williams in the 78th, while Madrid managed the game with substitutions like Raúl Asencio for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 55th and a triple change in the 78th involving Arda Güler, Gonzalo García, Brahim Díaz, and Rodrygo.

Athletic Club lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with players like Iñigo Lekue and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta providing structure before their half-time exits, while Nico Williams offered width in attack. Partnerships in midfield, including Mikel Jauregizar before his substitution for Mikel Vesga, aimed to contain Real Madrid’s threats, but the setup struggled against the visitors’ pace. Álex Berenguer contributed going forward until his yellow card and replacement by Nico Serrano, highlighting the team’s reliance on quick transitions.

Real Madrid deployed a 4-3-3 formation, emphasising attacking fluidity with Kylian Mbappé leading the line alongside Vinicius Junior, who was later substituted for Brahim Díaz. Eduardo Camavinga anchored the midfield effectively, scoring before making way for Arda Güler, while Trent Alexander-Arnold’s assist early on showcased the right-back’s creative role prior to Raúl Asencio replacing him. Éder Militão provided defensive stability until Gonzalo García came on, complementing the forward threat from players like Álvaro Carreras.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Kylian Mbappé, who starred for Real Madrid with two goals and one assist, proving decisive in breaking down Athletic Club’s defence. He also created two big chances and delivered two key passes, demonstrating his all-round influence in attack. Mbappé’s performance was central to Madrid’s dominance, capping off a display that highlighted his speed and finishing.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Levante (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Real Oviedo (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Real Sociedad (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Girona (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Elche (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Rayo Vallecano (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Valencia (H)

Athletic Club, currently eighth on 20 points, have just suffered a 0-3 home defeat to Real Madrid, adding to their inconsistent recent form with three losses in the last five league games. They now face a tough test against fourth-placed Atlético Madrid, who sit on 31 points, on 6 December 2025 at 20:00. A positive result could help Athletic chase European spots, but their recent struggles against stronger sides make this a key opportunity to regain momentum.

Real Madrid, sitting second on 36 points, have just claimed a 3-0 away win over Athletic Club, building on a solid run with only draws in their previous three league outings before this victory. Their next challenge is against 12th-placed Celta de Vigo, who have 16 points, on 7 December 2025 at 20:00. Securing another win would keep the pressure on the league leaders and maintain their push for the title.

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