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Modric takes a corner at the near post, and Valverde's cross ends up in Unai Simón's hands. It's the first shot on target so far this match.
Gorosabel 's cross , Djaló 's shoulder extension , and Guruzeta attempts a bicycle kick and sends it wide with his shin. The San Sebastian native had a difficult time with the ball, but he finished it off like a washing machine. Athletic's first, albeit timid, attack.
Madrid claims a penalty! Rodrygo feinted twice with a cross from the right side of the penalty area, but Paredes blocked his shot with his stomach. He had his arms on his abdomen, which is why the referee allowed the ball to continue.
Paredes reacts! He deflects a Camavinga through ball for a corner. Bellingham failed to touch it, and Rodrygo moved in just behind, but the Athletic center-back deprives him of a clear one-on-one with Simón.
VINICIUS TRIES FROM CUENCA! He steals the ball from Djaló near the midfield and creates a slalom run to escape Vesga and Beñat Prados before charging with his right foot: a powerful shot that ends with the ball going just wide of the crossbar.
Rodrygo closes the corner kick too much and Unai Simón has no trouble getting hold of the ball.
Paredes is in pain! And no wonder, because while trying to clear the ball, he accidentally stepped on Modric. It will be a foul for the Biscayan team.
Paredes is in pain! And no wonder, because while trying to clear the ball, he accidentally stepped on Modric. It will be a foul for the Biscayan team.
"ASENCIO, ASENCIO!"
The Real Madrid center-back's surname is chanted from the stands after he cut off Berenguer's advance down the wing. As quick and tidy as ever in this type of play.
Madrid is occasionally hemming in Athletic, and the three players up front are starting to swap positions: Rodrygo is now seen coming in with the ball from the left, Vini is in the '9' position, and Bellingham is peeking out from the opposite side of the balcony of the penalty area.
We've passed the first fifteen minutes of play, and Real Madrid's dominance is becoming clear. Ceballos and Valverde 's boots are evident in their exits and substitutions. And of course, Vinicius 's desire for redemption.
VINICIUS' FIRST GEMSTONE! The number 7 plays a powerful pass to Gorosabel and stops on the byline to finally get away from him. Unai Núñez is very alert, appearing to help and interrupting the action.
Ceballos looks for Rodrygo with a long pass, but Adama Boiro retreats and heads it in. Ancelotti's team has come out with a different face.
And now Vini falls! He went under pressure in the third quarter and ran into Paredes, who didn't move out of his way. The Bernabéu protested, but the referee let play continue.
Bellingham complains! Unai Núñez charges him from behind near the corner, and Martínez Munuera signals a goal kick for Athletic.
Bellingham now appears near the corner of the box to receive from Vinicius and look for the goal. He had a narrow shooting angle with Gorosabel in front of him, but he managed to force another corner. Madrid got off to an intense start.
Guruzeta made a mistake when he filtered a ball back in the third quarter. Rodrygo recovered the ball and found Vinicius again on the left. The Red and White defense finally managed to snuff out the fire.
Ceballos is dropping back a bit more when moving forward, and Camavinga is moving inside. It's unusual to see Vinicius with so much space on the left flank when initiating the action.
Vinicius presses again down his flank, forcing the first corner of the match. He came off a superb substitution from Valverde, and that drew the first applause from the Whites' home.
The first ball reaches Vinicius on the left, and he takes his first diagonal shot with Gorosabel in front of him. He tried to cut inside for Rodrygo, but the visiting defense cut him off.
Everything is ready, everything is prepared at the Santiago Bernabéu.. THE MATCH BEGINS! Athletic takes the first possession.
Match Analysis: Real Madrid’s Recovery Faces Athletic Club’s Momentum
We’re assessing the context at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, holds second place with 66 points (19W-9D-5L). Their 4-2 aggregate Champions League quarterfinal loss to Arsenal on April 16, despite Vinícius Júnior’s goal, has dented morale, as Ancelotti noted: “Arsenal was superior over two legs; we struggled to find spaces”. A 2-0 LaLiga win over Real Sociedad on April 13, led by Jude Bellingham, offers hope, but injuries to Kylian Mbappé (ankle, doubtful) and Aurélien Tchouaméni (hamstring) challenge their depth.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Shapes LaLiga Ambitions
We’re concluding by underscoring the importance of this April 20, 2025, fixture at Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid seeks to close the gap to Barcelona in the LaLiga title race, while Athletic Club aims to secure a Champions League spot. This LaLiga clash will test both teams’ resolve with six matchdays remaining.
Here’s what you need to know about Real Madrid vs Athletic Club:
- Match Overview: April 20, 2025, at Santiago Bernabéu, 3:00 PM EDT; Real Madrid 2nd (66 points), Athletic 4th (58 points).
- U.S. Viewing: ESPN Deportes, Fubo, ESPN+.
- Team Updates: Real Madrid out of Champions League; Athletic in Europa League semifinals.
- Key Players: Bellingham, Vinícius (Real Madrid); Williams, Sancet (Athletic).
- Injuries: Mbappé, Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) doubtful; Berchiche (Athletic) uncertain.
from: elfutbolero.us