Real Madrid concluded their 2025-26 season with a dramatic 4-2 triumph against Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabéu. Goals from Gonzalo Garcia, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Brahim Diaz secured the win.
Thibaut Courtois – 6
Apart from conceding two goals, Courtois had a quiet match.
Dani Carvajal – 8
Real Madrid’s captain made a memorable final appearance, providing an excellent assist for Gonzalo’s opening goal before being celebrated by the Bernabéu faithful as he was substituted late in the game.
Raul Asencio – 6.5
While not his most impactful performance, Asencio showed encouraging signs ahead of a significant summer.
David Alaba – 6
Similar to Carvajal, Alaba also played his last game for Real Madrid. He was substituted after 70 minutes and received a heartfelt ovation from the home supporters.
Alvaro Carreras – 7
Delivering his best performance in months, Carreras was solid defensively and contributed an assist for Mbappe’s goal.
Franco Mastantuono – 6.5
The Argentine put in a decent shift in his first season with Real Madrid, which was generally challenging but undoubtedly a valuable learning experience.
Fede Valverde – 7
Returning to the starting lineup, Valverde delivered a typically dependable performance.
Jude Bellingham – 8
Bellingham continued his impressive form, culminating in a stunning volleyed goal in the first half.
Thiago Pitarch – 8
This was Pitarch’s finest performance since being promoted to the first team. The teenager set up Bellingham’s goal and later provided an assist for Brahim Diaz.
Gonzalo Garcia – 6.5
Garcia opened the scoring early with a well-taken finish but had limited impact thereafter.
Kylian Mbappe – 7
Finding the back of the net once more with the World Cup on the horizon, Mbappe’s performance showed improvement compared to recent outings.
Substitutes
Dean Huijsen – 6
Came on for Alaba with 20 minutes remaining.
Arda Guler – 6
Made a timely return from injury, preparing for the World Cup.
Dani Ceballos – 6
Despite limited recent game time, Ceballos made what is likely his final appearance for Real Madrid.
Brahim Diaz – 6.5
Continued his good form by scoring a late goal to extend the lead to 4-1.
Manuel Serrano – N/A
Replaced the emotional Carvajal in the closing moments.
