Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Federico Valverde scores 93rd-minute winner to close on Barcelona

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Marissa Thomas

Goodbyepublished at 22:15 British Summer Time
Just four points separate leaders Barcelona from Real Madrid in La Liga.
The title is still very much up for grabs.
We'll be back again soon for more action from Spain's top division.
See you later!
Joy for Valverdepublished at 22:14 British Summer Time
FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
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At 92 minutes and eight seconds, Federico Valverde has scored Real Madrid's fourth latest winning goal of the 21st century at home in La Liga.
98:35 - Carvajal vs Almería in 2024.
94:11 - Bellingham vs Getafe in 2023.
92:20 - Higuaín vs Getafe in 2009.
The title race continuespublished at 22:06 British Summer Time
FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona and Real Madrid are both back in action in midweek.
Hansi Flick's side host Mallorca on Tuesday (20:30 BST), while Real Madrid travel to Getafe the following day (20:30 BST).
Full time statspublished at 22:02 British Summer Time
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- Real Madrid have not lost any of their last 20 La Liga home games against Athletic Club (W17 D3), dating back to a 0-2 defeat in February 2005, the longest such run without a home defeat against them in the top-flight.
- Los Blancos have scored 13 goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, only Barcelona (21) and Atletico Madrid (19) have scored more in La Liga this season.
- Federico Valverde has scored his sixth La Liga goal this season, netting for the first time since 22nd December 2024 against Sevilla.
- Athletic Bilbao attempted three shots in this game, their lowest total in a single La Liga match this season.
Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time
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Federico Valverde is given a huge hug by Carlo Ancelotti at the final whistle.
Real Madrid go four points behind leaders Barcelona.
They still have hope in La Liga this season.
FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
It's all over.
Federico Valverde's brilliant volley in added time wins it for Real Madrid.
Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
It will be a huge shame for Athletic Bilbao if they lose so late on.
They have fought valiantly but a Real Madrid sucker punch might just snatch a point away from them.
Postpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
It is a joy to watch the way Federico Valverde strikes the ball.
He makes it look so easy but it definitely isn't.
The Uruguay international has played at right-back and in midfield tonight.
It doesn't matter where he is on the pitch, he always has a superb strike like that in his locker.
GOAL - Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbaopublished at 21:49 British Summer Time
Federico Valverde (90+3 mins)
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It's a trademark screamer!
Federico Valverde smashes a ball into the top corner from inside the box and Real Madrid have their goal at last.
My goodness, the dip and swerve on that ball.
Unai Simon didn't stand a chance.
INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Seven added minutes.
There could be plenty of drama to come yet.
Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Jude Bellingham hooks the ball over the crossbar from close range.
He falls to the ground in despair as another chance goes begging.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Benat Prados goes into the book for a foul on Endrick.
Postpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
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Jude Bellingham chests the ball down and drives towards the box but is nudged off the ball by Unai Nunez.
Real Madrid howl for a penalty, including the usually calm Carlo Ancelotti.
The referee doesn't think there is a case to answer and play continues.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Dani Vivian replaces Adama Boiro in another Athletic Bilbao change.
Postpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Vinicius Junior's cross into the box is headed towards goal by Lucas Vazquez but Unai Simon catches.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
In the midst of that chaos, Real Madrid made another substitution.
Lucas Vazquez is on with Raul Asencio making way.
DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
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Yep, the goal is disallowed because Endrick was offside.
Not sure why it took three minutes to determine that but there we go.
There are whistles from the home fans but it is offside.
GOAL - Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbaopublished at 21:38 British Summer Time
Vinicius Junior (79 mins)
Vinicius Junior slots into the bottom corner but it is being checked for an offside on Endrick in the build up.
The referee has gone to look at the screen.
SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 21:35 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Carlo Ancelotti is going for the win as he makes an attacking double change.
On: Arda Guler and Brahim.
Off: Luka Modric and Rodrygo.
Postpublished at 21:34 British Summer Time
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
There haven't been any goals but I have thoroughly enjoyed this match.

Spanish La Liga Table

On Sunday 20th April

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1 Barcelona	32	23	4	5	88	32	56	73	Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Win
2 Real Madrid	32	21	6	5	65	31	34	69	Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Win
3 Atlético Madrid	32	18	9	5	53	27	26	63	Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw Result Win Result Win Result Loss
4 Athletic Club	32	15	12	5	49	26	23	57	Result Draw Result Win Result Draw Result Draw Result Win Result Loss
5 Villarreal	31	14	10	7	55	42	13	52	Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Draw
6 Real Betis	31	13	9	9	42	39	3	48	Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Loss
7 Mallorca	32	12	8	12	31	37	-6	44	Result Draw Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Draw
8 Celta Vigo	32	12	7	13	47	49	-2	43	Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Loss Result Loss
9 Real Sociedad	32	12	6	14	32	36	-4	42	Result Loss Result Draw Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Draw
10 Rayo Vallecano	32	10	11	11	35	39	-4	41	Result Loss Result Draw Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw
11 Osasuna	32	9	14	9	39	46	-7	41	Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw Result Draw Result Win Result Win
12 Getafe	32	10	9	13	31	29	2	39	Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss
13 Espanyol	31	10	8	13	34	40	-6	38	Result Draw Result Loss Result Draw Result Win Result Win Result Win
14 Valencia	32	9	11	12	36	48	-12	38	Result Win Result Draw Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Draw
15 Sevilla	32	9	10	13	35	43	-8	37	Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw
16 Girona	31	9	7	15	38	48	-10	34	Result Draw Result Draw Result Draw Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss
17 Las Palmas	32	8	8	16	38	52	-14	32	Result Loss Result Draw Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Win
18 Deportivo Alavés	32	7	10	15	34	46	-12	31	Result Win Result Draw Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Draw
19 Leganés	32	6	11	15	29	48	-19	29	Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Draw Result Loss Result Draw
20 Real Valladolid	32	4	4	24	23	76	-53	16	Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss

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Position 6 : UEFA Europa League
Position 7 : UEFA Conference League Qualifiers
Position 18 - 20 : Relegation

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