In a dramatic finish, Real Madrid secured a vital 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday night, keeping their LaLiga title defense on track. Federico Valverde’s stunning strike in the 93rd minute ensured Los Blancos remained in the hunt for the championship, just four points behind Barcelona.
Despite a disappointing midweek elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal, Real Madrid managed to regroup. The match against Athletic Club proved challenging, with the Basque side rotating their squad after Thursday’s Europa League win against Rangers.
The match was tense, with Madrid struggling to break down Athletic’s defense. A goal by Vinicius Junior was ruled out due to Endrick’s offside position in the buildup, and Jude Bellingham’s appeals for a penalty fell on deaf ears. The Englishman also missed a close-range shot late in the game.
However, it was Valverde who had the final say. The Uruguayan midfielder unleashed a powerful, curling shot into the top corner in stoppage time, securing all three points for his side.
With this victory, Real Madrid stays firmly in the title race, and coach Carlo Ancelotti will hope his team can maintain this momentum in the coming weeks as they look to close the gap on Barcelona.
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