Real Madrid concluded their 2025-26 season on a high note, securing a 4-2 victory against Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match held significant emotional weight as Dani Carvajal and David Alaba bid farewell to the club ahead of their summer departures.

The action kicked off with Carvajal playing a pivotal role in the opening goal, delivering an excellent through ball that was expertly finished by Gonzalo Garcia.

Later in the first half, Real Madrid extended their lead to 2-0 thanks to a brilliant chipped pass from Thiago Pitarch, allowing Jude Bellingham to volley home emphatically. However, Athletic Club fought back, with Gorka Guruzeta scoring in stoppage time to reduce the deficit.

The second half saw Real Madrid regain their two-goal advantage just six minutes in. Kylian Mbappe, receiving a pass from Alvaro Carreras, cut onto his right foot to score, celebrating alongside head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who is also departing this summer.

As the match progressed, Alaba and Carvajal were substituted to a standing ovation from the crowd, who erupted again in the 88th minute when Brahim Diaz added another goal to his recent impressive form. Athletic Club managed to score their second in stoppage time through Urko Izeta, finalizing the score at 4-2.

The season has been disappointing for Real Madrid, prompting significant changes this summer, including the return of Jose Mourinho to the club after 13 years.