Real Madrid vs Athletic Club, 2024-25 LALIGA
· Spanish LALIGAValverde's late strike earns Madrid win to keep title hopes alive
Real Madrid's Federico Valverde netted a superb late volley to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday that keeps them within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Andoni Gorosabel.
- 6': Foul by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
- 6': Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
- 9': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Mikel Vesga.
- 14': Delay in match (Real Madrid).
- 14': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 15': Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club).
- 18': Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dani Ceballos.
- 19': Foul by Beñat Prados (Athletic Club).
- 19': Rodrygo (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 20': Foul by Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club).
- 22': Foul by Beñat Prados (Athletic Club).
- 22': Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Luka Modric (Real Madrid).
- 27': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.
- 28': Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 28': Attempt missed. Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 30': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Aitor Paredes.
- 31': Attempt missed. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross following a corner.
- 31': Adama Boiro (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
- 32': Foul by Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Club).
- 32': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Attempt missed. Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Álvaro Djaló.
- 36': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Andoni Gorosabel.
- 36': Attempt saved. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross.
- 37': Corner, Athletic Club. Conceded by Rodrygo.
- 38': Foul by Beñat Prados (Athletic Club).
- 38': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Unai Núñez (Athletic Club).
- 39': Rodrygo (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Álvaro Djaló (Athletic Club).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
- 45': First Half ends, Real Madrid 0, Athletic Club 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Real Madrid 0, Athletic Club 0.
- 47': Attempt missed. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 49': Attempt saved. Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
- 49': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Simón.
- 50': Alex Berenguer (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
- 52': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Adama Boiro.
- 52': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Andoni Gorosabel.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Federico Valverde.
- 54': Attempt missed. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luka Modric.
- 57': Alex Berenguer (Athletic Club) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid).
- 57': Delay in match because of an injury Alex Berenguer (Athletic Club).
- 58': Substitution, Real Madrid. Endrick replaces Dani Ceballos.
- 58': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 59': Attempt saved. Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alex Berenguer with a through ball.
- 60': Endrick (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 60': Foul by Adama Boiro (Athletic Club).
- 61': Attempt saved. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior with a cross.
- 61': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Simón.
- 61': Attempt missed. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross following a corner.
- 62': Substitution, Athletic Club. Iñaki Williams replaces Álvaro Djaló.
- 62': Substitution, Athletic Club. Maroan Sannadi replaces Gorka Guruzeta.
- 62': Substitution, Athletic Club. Oihan Sancet replaces Alex Berenguer.
- 63': Foul by Unai Núñez (Athletic Club).
- 63': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 63': Unai Núñez (Athletic Club) is shown the yellow card.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodrygo.
- 67': Attempt missed. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Luka Modric.
- 68': Attempt saved. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Federico Valverde.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jude Bellingham.
- 70': Foul by Maroan Sannadi (Athletic Club).
- 70': Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Endrick (Real Madrid).
- 71': Unai Núñez (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Hand ball by Beñat Prados (Athletic Club).
- 72': Substitution, Athletic Club. Íñigo Lekue replaces Unai Gómez.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 75': Foul by Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid).
- 75': Maroan Sannadi (Athletic Club) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 75': Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Substitution, Real Madrid. Arda Güler replaces Luka Modric.
- 78': Substitution, Real Madrid. Brahim Díaz replaces Rodrygo.
- 79': Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 79': Foul by Maroan Sannadi (Athletic Club).
- 79': Offside, Real Madrid. Endrick is caught offside.
- 79': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 82': VAR Decision: No Goal Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Club.
- 83': Substitution, Real Madrid. Lucas Vázquez replaces Raúl Asencio.
- 85': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Andoni Gorosabel.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Arda Güler.
- 85': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.
- 86': Attempt saved. Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior with a cross.
- 86': Endrick (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 86': Foul by Beñat Prados (Athletic Club).
- 86': Beñat Prados (Athletic Club) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Substitution, Athletic Club. Dani Vivian replaces Adama Boiro.
- 90': Attempt missed. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lucas Vázquez with a headed pass.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
- 90'+1': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Simón.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
- 90'+2': Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club).
- 90'+3': Goal! Real Madrid 1, Athletic Club 0. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner.
- 90'+5': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.
- 90'+8': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Athletic Club 0.
- 0': Match ends, Real Madrid 1, Athletic Club 0.
Statistics
 ATH |
RMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 14 |
| 6 | Saves | 1 |
| 26.6 | Possession | 73.4 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 22 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 168 | Accurate Passes | 603 |
| 240 | Passes | 661 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 8 | Crosses | 29 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 19 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 24 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 38 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 38 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: Spanish LALIGA
Venue: Estadio Bernabéu
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 72,535
Venue: Estadio Bernabéu
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 72,535
LALIGA Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 28 | +49 | 70 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 28 | +36 | 66 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 28 | +22 | 57 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 28 | +18 | 55 |
Line-Ups
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thibaut Courtois (GK) |
| 22 | Antonio Rüdiger |
| 35 | Raúl Asencio  |
| 6 | Eduardo Camavinga |
| 8 | Federico Valverde |
| 7 | Vinícius Júnior |
| 14 | Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| 5 | Jude Bellingham |
| 19 | Dani Ceballos |
| 10 | Luka Modric |
| 11 | Rodrygo |
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Simón (GK) |
| 4 | Aitor Paredes |
| 14 | Unai Núñez |
| 32 | Adama Boiro |
| 2 | Andoni Gorosabel |
| 7 | Álex Berenguer |
| 6 | Mikel Vesga |
| 24 | Beñat Prados |
| 12 | Gorka Guruzeta |
| 20 | Unai Gómez |
| 11 | Álvaro Djaló |
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