Real Madrid v Athletic Club result

Full-time · Real Madrid 3–1 Athletic Club

La Liga · · Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano

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Real Madrid 3–1 Athletic Club — Real Madrid won this La Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 3–1 at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in La Liga on Tuesday 15 December. Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Athletic Club, every meeting checked.

The goals

Real Madrid led 1–0 at half-time.

What it changes

Real Madrid have scored 67 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2020/21 so far). Real Madrid have conceded 28 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Athletic Club have scored 46 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2020/21 so far). Athletic Club have conceded 42 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Real Madrid’s two-goal margin was the biggest of round 19, across 10 matches. Real Madrid have won their last four matches in all competitions. Athletic Club are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Next up

Real Madrid next travel to Racing Santander on 1 November 2026.

Athletic Club next host Real Sociedad on 1 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Real Madrid: Racing Santander v Real Madrid, Sunday 1 November — the preview. Next for Athletic Club: Athletic Club v Real Sociedad, Sunday 1 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Real Madrid 3–1 Athletic Club · La Liga
  • Venue: Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano · Madrid
  • Referee: Jesús Gil
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Real Madrid 2 · draws 4 · Athletic Club 0 · 1.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Real Madrid 3W 0D 2L · Athletic Club 1W 2D 2L

Real Madrid 3–1 Athletic Club (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Real Madrid v Athletic Club — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Real MadridLLWWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Athletic ClubLWDLD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Real Madrid 2 · 4 draws · Athletic Club 0 · 1.33 goals/game
  • 2020-07-05 Athletic Club 0–1 Real Madrid
  • 2019-12-22 Real Madrid 0–0 Athletic Club
  • 2019-04-21 Real Madrid 3–0 Athletic Club
  • 2018-09-15 Athletic Club 1–1 Real Madrid
  • 2018-04-18 Real Madrid 1–1 Athletic Club
  • 2017-12-02 Athletic Club 0–0 Real Madrid
League standing · 2020/21
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Real Madrid#2 pos84 pts38 pl+39 GD
Athletic Club#10 pos46 pts38 pl+4 GD
Goals per game
Real Madrid scored1.76
Athletic Club scored1.21
Real Madrid conceded0.74
Athletic Club conceded1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Athletic Club?
In their last 6 meetings, Real Madrid won 2, Athletic Club won 0 and there were 4 draws, averaging 1.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Real Madrid and Athletic Club?
Recent form — Real Madrid 3W 0D 2L; Athletic Club 1W 2D 2L.

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