Updated On: 05 December, 2025 07:16 AM IST | Bilbao | AFP
Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 as Kylian Mbappe scored twice and provided an assist, cutting Barcelona’s La Liga lead to one point. Coach Xabi Alonso called it their most complete performance of the season

Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Madrid CF at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao. Pic/AFP
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and set up another as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to cut Barcelona’s La Liga lead back down to one point on Wednesday.
“I think we played a complete game today. It was probably our best match,” said coach Xabi Alonso.