Real Madrid vs Bilbao: Mbappe wraps up Golden Boot as Carvajal bids farewell

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 22:00 - 23 May 2026

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Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 to end the LaLiga season on a positive note despite finishing 8 points behind Barcelona.

Los Blancos were playing for nothing but pride, but they made sure to end the season on a high note ahead of Jose Mourinho's arrival.

🏁 FP: @RealMadrid 4-2 @AthleticClub
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⚽ 41' @BellinghamJude
⚽ 45'+1' Guruzeta
⚽ 51' @KMbappe
⚽ 89' @Brahim
⚽ 90'+1' Izeta
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 23, 2026

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Mbappe wins Golden Boot as Real Madrid spank Bilbao

The club captain, making his 451st appearance, set up Gonzalo García for the opening goal with a pinpoint cross. Jude Bellingham added a second before half-time, while Kylian Mbappé continued his superb form by netting his 25th La Liga goal of the season.

Mbappé’s strike secured the 2025-26 La Liga Golden Boot.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe | IMAGO

Brahim Díaz added a late fourth for Real, while Athletic Club scored twice through Gorka Guruzeta and Urko Izeta.

The result capped a strong end to the season for Real Madrid, who finished eight points behind champions Barcelona, while Carvajal received a heartfelt send-off from the Bernabéu faithful.