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Real Madrid suffers a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, missing the chance to close the gap on Barcelona in La Liga.
Real Madrid slipped up in La Liga with a disappointing loss against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés. Despite an equalizer from Jude Bellingham, the hosts claimed victory with a late goal.
After a goalless first half, Bilbao took the lead early in the second when Álex Berenguer converted a close-range chance from Iñaki Williams’ pinpoint cross. Madrid struck back in the 78th minute, as Kylian Mbappé unleashed a fierce shot that was parried by the goalkeeper into the path of Bellingham, who made no mistake in leveling the score.
However, just two minutes later, Bilbao responded with a decisive goal from Gorka Guruzeta, sealing a well-earned 2-1 victory. The result lifts Athletic Bilbao to fourth in the standings, while Real Madrid remains second, further behind leaders Barcelona.