Real Madrid showcased a dominant performance against Athletic Bilbao, securing a 3-0 victory at San Mamés in a rescheduled La Liga match. The game highlighted the brilliance of Real Madrid's French players, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge.

Mbappé demonstrated his world-class talent by scoring twice and assisting another goal, proving instrumental in the win. His first goal came early in the seventh minute, a stunning individual effort where he picked up the ball near midfield, evaded defenders, and finished with a precise shot from the edge of the area. In the 59th minute, Mbappé added his second with a well-placed shot from nearly 30 meters out, sealing the victory for Real Madrid. These goals contribute to Mbappé's impressive tally of 30 goals for club and country this season, making him the leading scorer in both the Spanish league and the Champions League.

Eduardo Camavinga also made a significant contribution, scoring a header in the 42nd minute. Mbappé assisted Camavinga's goal by heading Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross back across the goal area, allowing Camavinga to nod it in. Beyond his goal, Camavinga's presence in the midfield was crucial in maintaining Real Madrid's control over the game.

Real Madrid had other opportunities to score, with Mbappé being denied by Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper, Unai Simón, in the fourth minute. Vinícius Júnior also posed a threat, with one of his shots hitting the post. Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid's goalkeeper, made important saves to deny Athletic Bilbao's attempts, securing a clean sheet for his team.

However, the victory came at a cost, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Camavinga both suffering injuries during the second half. Alexander-Arnold, who provided an assist for Mbappé's first goal, was forced off the pitch in the 55th minute. Camavinga was replaced in the 69th minute due to an apparent injury.

Real Madrid's win ends a three-match winless streak in the Spanish league. The victory puts them within one point of Barcelona in the league standings. For Athletic Bilbao, this defeat means they have only two wins in their last eight matches.

The match was initially scheduled as the 19th-round match but was moved forward due to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic, and Atletico participating in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia in January. Real Madrid's next challenge is to maintain this form as they face a busy December schedule with 10 games in 28 days.