April 21, 2025
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: Valverde’s Late Strike Keeps Title Hopes Alive
In a dramatic La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu on April 20, 2025, Real Madrid secured a vital 1-0 victory over Athletic Club, thanks to a stoppage-time volley from Federico Valverde. This win keeps Los Blancos in close pursuit of league leaders Barcelona, maintaining a four-point gap as the season approaches its climax. Match Overview Real Madrid, reeling from a recent Champions League exit to Arsenal, faced a resilient Athletic Club side that had just advanced to the Europa League semi-finals. Despite Athletic’s rotated lineup, they displayed formidable defensive organization, frustrating Madrid’s attacking efforts for most of the match.