Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesDecember 3, 2025 at 09:22 PM

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On December 3, 2025, Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 3-0 in Bilbao, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and Eduardo Camavinga added a header to secure the victory for Real Madrid. The win followed a period of draws and a loss to Liverpool, easing pressure on Real Madrid's manager, Xavi Alonso. Trent Alexander-Arnold provided an assist for Mbappe's first goal. However, injuries to Alexander-Arnold and Camavinga were a setback for Real Madrid. Mbappe's second goal marked his 16th league goal of the season.

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Santiago Bernabeu 30% Trent Alexander-Arnold 40% Eduardo Camavinga 50% Barcelona ×260% La Liga 70% Athletic Club ×280% Kylian Mbappe ×4100% Real Madrid ×3100%

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Santiago Bernabeu

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