Vinícius Júnior broke the deadlock with a superb solo effort, showcasing his pace and cool finishing to put Real Madrid in control.
– Thibaut Courtois (8.0): Made a crucial one-on-one save in the first half. A commanding return.– Éder Militão (8.5): A titan at the back with 11 clearances. The defensive leader.
Eduardo Camavinga (8.0) surged forward to smash in the second goal, killing the game as a contest and showcasing his box-to-box power.
Jude Bellingham (8.5) ran the show. He created the second goal, made a game-high 6 tackles, and dominated every blade of grass. The complete performance.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.8) was brilliant with his passing but was forced off injured in the 55th minute, a worry for Madrid.
Substitutes Luka Modrić and Dani Carvajal provided experience and control to see out a professional win.
Real Madrid's defensive duo of Militão & Courtois ensured a clean sheet against a strong Athletic attack at San Mamés.
With this statement win, Real Madrid carry massive momentum into their next fixtures. The team looks balanced, powerful, and full of confidence.