On 12 August one of the matches of the 1st round of the Spanish football championship took place. Athletic (Bilbao) and Real (Madrid) met.
Spanish Championship, 1st round
Athletic (Bilbao) - Real (Madrid) - 0:2 (0:2)
Goals: Rodrygo (28), (36)
Warnings: Iker Muniain (4), Daniel Vivian (67), Alaba (76), Williams (87).
In a thrilling match between Athletic and Real Madrid in La Liga, Real Madrid won 2-0. The game was played at the famous San Mames Barria stadium, where fans of both sides gathered to watch the intense battle on the pitch. The first half started with both teams showing their determination and desire to dominate the game. In the 4th minute, Athletic's Iker Muniain received a yellow card for a careless attack. Iker Muniain received a yellow card for a careless attack and Real Madrid were quick to take advantage of the situation, showing their attacking prowess. In the 28th minute, Rodrigo headed the ball into the net and the team took a 1-0 lead. The goal delighted the Real Madrid fans, who began to cheer. Just eight minutes later, Real Madrid increased their lead to 2-0. This time, midfielder James Bellingham confidently headed the ball into the net. Atletico's defence was stunned, unable to contain Real's onslaught. Starting the second half, Athletic made three substitutions in the 46th minute, hoping for a change of fortunes. N. Williams replaced A. Berenguer, U. Gomez came on in place of O. Sancet, and I. Muniain replaced G. Guruseta. These changes should have given the team new energy and spark, but Real did not give up and continued to hold their advantage. In the 50th minute the first substitution was made: Eder Militao was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger. This substitution emphasised Real Madrid's desire to strengthen their defensive line.
As the game progressed, the tension on the pitch increased, leading to several yellow cards. Atletico's D. Vivian was sent off in the 67th minute and Real Madrid's D. Alaba was sent off in the 76th minute. The physicality of the match was growing, showing the determination of both teams. In the 71st minute there were two substitutions. E. Kamawinga replaced T. Kroos in the midfield. Atletico also made a substitution: I. Garcia de Albeniz was replaced by I. Lekue. Lecue. Towards the end of the game both teams continued to fight fiercely. In the 80th minute, L. Modric and Vinicius Júnior replaced Rodrigo and Joselu. These substitutions were aimed at consolidating the victory and further destabilising Atletico's defence. In the last action of the match, another yellow card was shown to Atletico player Iñaki Williams in the 87th minute. Despite their best efforts, Athletic were never able to break through the Real Madrid defence, resulting in a 2-0 win for the team. This match demonstrated the exciting nature of La Liga football, with both teams showing their skill and determination. In the end, Real Madrid's victory was secured thanks to their clinical play and solid defence. It was a disappointing result for the Athletic club, but they can take solace in the fact that they fought until the final whistle. Football fans witnessed a thrilling encounter between two outstanding La Liga teams that will surely be remembered for its intensity and competitive spirit on the pitch. With the La Liga season in full swing, both Athletic and Real Madrid will be looking to build on their success in one of football's most prestigious leagues.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Osasuna vs Athletic, Almeria vs Real Madrid.
| Athletic | Real | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicks to the goal | 8 |
| 7 | Kicks | 14 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 2 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 4 |
| 18 | Offences | 6 |
| 7 | Corners | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 46% | Ball possession | 54% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 487 | Total assists | 595 |
| 416 | Accurate assists | 523 |
| 85% | Accuracy of passes | 88% |