Real Madrid Falls to Athletic Bilbao 2-1

Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club, marking their fourth loss in seven matches across all competitions. Kylian Mbappé missed a crucial penalty in the 68th minute, continuing his struggle in front of goal and admitting to a 'difficult moment' on social media. Despite dominating possession and having more shots on target, Madrid fell behind after Alex Berenguer's goal, equalized through Jude Bellingham, only to concede the winner to Gorka Guruzeta following a defensive error by Federico Valverde. Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the need to give Mbappé time to adapt and downplayed the impact of the missed penalty on his evaluation of the player. The loss leaves Madrid four points behind rivals Barcelona in La Liga, with a game in hand. Ancelotti acknowledged the team's need to improve and regain their solid form.