Real Madrid dropped valuable points in their pursuit of the La Liga title, as goals from Alex Berenguer and Gorka Guruzeta secured a historic victory for Athletic Club at the San Mames. Berenguer gave the hosts the lead shortly after the break, capitalizing on a moment of brilliance from Inaki Williams. Williams delivered a threatening cross that cut through Real Madrid’s defense, with Berenguer on hand to stab home a block from Thibaut Courtois.
The visitors were presented with an opportunity to get back into the game in the 67th minute, when Athletic Club goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala clattered into Antonio Rudiger inside the box while attempting to clear a Rodrygo free-kick. Kylian Mbappe stepped up to take the penalty, but Agirrezabala redeemed himself with a superb save, diving to his left to deny the French forward.
Real Madrid eventually found an equalizer when Jude Bellingham pounced on a parried Mbappe shot to slide the ball home, seemingly rescuing a point for the away side. However, in a moment of costly error, Real Madrid surrendered all three points when Federico Valverde was dispossessed by substitute Gorka Guruzeta. The Athletic Club striker calmly slotted the ball past Courtois in the 80th minute to seal the win for the hosts.
Looking ahead, Athletic Club will face a tough test against Villarreal on Sunday, December 8, before traveling to Fenerbahce for a Europa League encounter. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will be on the road again, as they take on Girona this weekend before heading to Italy for a UEFA Champions League clash against Atalanta.
