ATHLETIC CLUB PULL OFF STUNNING 2-1 UPSET OVER REAL MADRID
Athletic Club pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over Real Madrid, thanks to goals from Alex Berenguer and Gorka Guruzeta. The match was a thrilling encounter, with Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty kick that could have changed the course of the game.
BERENGUER OPENS SCORING
Berenguer opened the scoring for Athletic Club just after halftime, collecting a pass on the edge of the box and unleashing a powerful shot that gave Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois no chance.
MBAPPE MISSES PENALTY
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe had a golden opportunity to equalize in the 65th minute when he was awarded a penalty kick. However, the French forward saw his effort saved by Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simon, who guessed correctly and dived to his right to make the save.
GURUZETA SEALS THE WIN
Guruzeta sealed the win for Athletic Club in the 80th minute, collecting a pass on the edge of the box and unleashing a powerful shot that gave Courtois no chance.
BELLINGHAM SCORES CONSOLATION GOAL
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham did manage to score a consolation goal in the 88th minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his team from slipping to a surprise defeat.