Mbappé’s Missed Penalty Costs Real Madrid a 2-1 Loss to Athletic Club

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2 years ago

December 5, 2024

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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé had a frustrating night on Tuesday, missing his second penalty in a week as Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club.

This loss marks Madrid’s fourth in their last seven matches across all competitions, raising concerns about their current form.

Athletic Club took the lead in the 53rd minute, with Alex Berenguer scoring a well-taken goal to put the home side ahead.

Real Madrid was given a chance to equalize soon after when they were awarded a penalty, but Mbappé’s weak shot from the spot was easily saved by Athletic’s goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.

This miss followed his earlier penalty failure earlier in the week, which left fans and analysts questioning his composure under pressure.

Madrid managed to draw level in the 78th minute when Jude Bellingham capitalized on a rebound to fire home, keeping hope alive for the visitors. However, the celebration was short-lived.

Just a minute later, an unfortunate mistake by Federico Valverde allowed the ball to break to Gorka Guruzeta, who slotted it past Real Madrid’s goalkeeper to give Athletic Club the winning goal.

The result was a blow for Madrid as they looked to close the gap on Barcelona, who currently lead the La Liga table with 37 points.

Real Madrid sits second with 33 points, though they have a game in hand.

The loss also allowed Athletic Club to strengthen their position in the top four, with 29 points, just behind the top teams.

Cristiano Ronaldo Opens Up About His Son’s Football Journey

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3 days ago

August 7, 2026

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Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his son’s future and football career after watching his training sessions.

He spoke about his 16-year-old son “He’s a good kid. Honest, a good kid. The others are tougher. The ones I have at home, the younger ones. This one is no problem. The others…”

“When I was his age, he was a bit bigger and stronger. I was smaller. I believe he will be bigger than me in size. The hunger is the most challenging aspect.”

Moisés Caicedo and João Pedro Welcome Danny Welbeck to Chelsea

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5 days ago

August 6, 2026

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Footballers João Pedro and Moisés Caicedo have shared their thoughts on the recent transfer of former Brighton player Danny Welbeck.

It can be noted that Welbeck recently completed a move to Stamford Bridge. Pedro shared “This will mark the third occasion we have played together, and I believe, just as he did for me previously, he will extend his support to everyone in the squad. Danny embodies that spirit; he is incredibly helpful and genuinely wishes the best for everyone around him and for the team.

“It is well-known that he is an exceptional player. I am eager to play alongside him once more, and I believe he will be a tremendous asset to our group.”

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Vinícius Júnior Speaks on His Contract Talks at Real Madrid

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6 days ago

August 4, 2026

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Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior has spoken about his contract and how things have been since discussions began.

He said “It’s gone very well, meeting the new coach and the new players and training very hard. Mourinho wants me to be as I’ve always been: happy, cheerful, and that I play my football.”

“We have to prepare physically so that during the season we have fewer injuries and we can count on everybody. Monday was a double session, Tuesday is one session. So let’s go. Today we did a bit of work in the gym and a short session to load our legs some more.”