A raucous San Mamés was the last thing Real Madrid needed as they looked to right their season, having dipped below Barcelona in LALIGA. Athletic Club were awkward opponents, given that Kylian Mbappé had missed a penalty as Madrid fell to a 1-2 defeat last season, back when it had been an unhappy start to life in Spain.

Real Madrid failed to return to the top of the Spanish league on Sunday after being held 1-1 at relegation-threatened Girona.

Kylian Mbappe's brace helps Real Madrid end a three match winless streak during a 3-0 win against Athletic Club.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe will have Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for goals in a calendar year in his sights when Los Blancos face Celta Vigo in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Xabi Alonso praised Kylian Mbappé's "two fantastic goals" and "excellent" connection with Vinícius Júnior after Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Athletic Club on Wednesday.

Xabi Alonso's team returned to victory in LaLiga with a resounding win over Athletic. A victory that Real Madrid urgently needed after three consecutive draws and following Barcelona's win over Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday, which confirmed the Catalans at the top.

An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real Madrid to a commanding 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, ending their three-game winless streak in LaLiga.

Real Madrid are again down to the bare bones at the right-back position, after a second long-term injury to Trent Alexaner-Arnold. The England international has already missed six weeks of the season