Fede Valverde shoots Real Madrid for an exciting victory against Bilbao!

Fede Valverde shoots Real Madrid for an exciting victory against Bilbao!

Madrid, Spanien - Real Madrid won an important victory in the title fight of the La Liga. On April 21, 2025, the team of coach Carlo Ancelotti won 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao in the 32nd round of the league. This victory keeps Real Madrid in the race for the championship, but remains four points behind the leaders Barcelona, who currently has 73 points, while Madrid has 69 points. Fede Valverde scored the decisive goal in added time.

athletic bilbao and set Real Madrid with a big challenge. After an eventless first half, Madrid continuously increased the pressure on the opposing defensive. Jude Bellingham had the best opportunity to achieve the lead in the 60th minute. Another goal from Vinicius Junior, who fell in the 78th minute, was revoked on the basis of an offside position by Endrick, which made the attempted attack of the Madrilenen more difficult.

The absence of Mbappé

Another topic that was discussed in connection with the game is the absence of Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman was not in the squad because he was missing due to a lock that was plummed up after a red card in the game against Deportivo Alavés. During the game, Mbappé, whose name and face was shown on the stadium screen during the game, received their own fans with whistles and boos. This reaction is the result of his previous achievements, in particular its unfortunate replacement in the Champions League game against Arsenal, where it was also criticized.

Although Mbappé has achieved impressive 33 goals and 5 assists in 50 competitive games this season, his appearances are under closer observation, since he does not have the desired influence in crucial moments. In the next week, on April 26, the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona will be pending for Real Madrid, and Mbappé will be spared according to the report.

Real Madrid after Champions League-Aus

The victory against Bilbao was particularly important because Real Madrid had previously left the UEFA Champions League against Arsenal. This departure has not only strengthened the focus on national competitions, but also the expectations of fans. David Alaba, who is considered one of the most powerful, sat on the replacement bench throughout the game and could not intervene in the game.

The current form and the team statistics show that Real Madrid must continue to master challenges in order to maintain the pressure on Barcelona. The next game against Getafe will be crucial, not only for the league, but also with a view to the upcoming important games.

Further information on the team statistics of Real Madrid can be found on kicker.de .