Real Madrid closed the gap at the top of the La Liga table to just one point after a commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao last night, inspired by a brilliant brace from their star forward. The French attacker delivered a vintage performance at the Santiago Bernabéu, showcasing his trademark speed, power and clinical finishing as Madrid kept the pressure firmly on league leaders Barcelona.
Madrid set the tone early, dominating possession and pinning Bilbao inside their own half. The breakthrough came at the start of the first half when the forward latched onto a precise through ball from Trent Alexander-Arnold, burst past his marker and slotted a low finish beyond the goalkeeper. The goal sent the home crowd into a frenzy and marked his 29th strike of the season across competitions.
The second goal arrived shortly after the interval. After a sweeping team move, he expertly positioned himself inside the box before guiding a composed finish into the bottom corner.
