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Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona

Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona

Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Athletic Club in Bilbao. This victory helped Real Madrid close the gap on Barcelona in the La Liga standings. Injuries to key players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eduardo Camavinga, were noted during the match.

Key Facts

  • Kylian Mbappe scored two goals for Real Madrid against Athletic Club.
  • Real Madrid won 3-0 in the match, which helped them reduce the points gap with Barcelona.
  • Eduardo Camavinga also scored a goal for Real Madrid.
  • The match took place at Athletic Club's San Mames stadium.
  • Both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eduardo Camavinga suffered injuries during the game.
  • Real Madrid had recently struggled with three back-to-back draws before this win.
  • Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid's goalkeeper, made several key saves during the match.

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