Real Madrid's struggles deepened Wednesday as star forward Kylian Mbappé missed his second penalty in seven days during a gritty 2-1 La Liga loss to Athletic Bilbao. The Spanish champions, now with four losses in their last seven matches, looked out of rhythm and short on ideas at San Mamés Stadium.
Key Moments: Bilbao dominated from kickoff, pressing high while Madrid failed to register a single shot on target before halftime. Alex Berenguer broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish, sending home fans into a frenzy. Mbappé had a golden chance to equalize after Antonio Rüdiger earned a penalty, but his shot sailed wide – echoing his penalty miss days earlier in the Champions League.
Why It Matters: With Mbappé under scrutiny and manager Carlo Ancelotti facing tough questions, Madrid’s form slump raises concerns ahead of their upcoming El Clásico clash. Will this setback fuel a comeback story, or is a tactical shakeup needed? Fans are already buzzing online.
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Key Moments: Bilbao dominated from kickoff, pressing high while Madrid failed to register a single shot on target before halftime. Alex Berenguer broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish, sending home fans into a frenzy. Mbappé had a golden chance to equalize after Antonio Rüdiger earned a penalty, but his shot sailed wide – echoing his penalty miss days earlier in the Champions League.
Why It Matters: With Mbappé under scrutiny and manager Carlo Ancelotti facing tough questions, Madrid’s form slump raises concerns ahead of their upcoming El Clásico clash. Will this setback fuel a comeback story, or is a tactical shakeup needed? Fans are already buzzing online. 
