Summary

  • FT: Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

  • Opening weekend of La Liga fixtures

  • England midfielder Bellingham joined Real from Borussia Dortmund this summer

  1. Postpublished at 22:27 BST 12 August 2023

    FT: Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Judge Bellingham gives a wave to the Real fans high up in the stands.

    He looks a fan favourite already.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 22:25 BST 12 August 2023

    FT: Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    And that's that!

    An ideal start in La Liga for Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham.

  3. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Just a matter of seconds to go.

    The only down side to this night from Real Madrid's perspective is the injury to Eder Militao.

  4. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Jude Bellingham is going to make it to the end of his debut.

    He has been very impressive once again.

  5. ADDED TIMEpublished at 90 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    We're into five minutes of stoppage time as Aitor Paredes heads wide at a free-kick. That might be Athletic Bilbao's best chance.

  6. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    There doesn't feel to be much hope in these final forays from Athletic Bilbao.

  7. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Ukrainian Andriy Lunin must have expected a busier night than this after Thibaut Courtois' injury this week. He's hardly had to make a save.

  8. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Another season, another Luka Modric pass with the outside of his boot.

    Magic.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 80 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    More subs.

    Vinicius Junior's night is done, as is Rodrygo's.

    Luka Modric comes on along with former Stoke and Newcastle striker Joselu for his second Real debut.

    I did not think I'd be saying that a few years ago.

  10. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Another let off for Real Madrid but Aurelien Tchouameni gets across brilliantly to block a shot on the slide!

  11. CLOSE!published at 74 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Oooo. That's just a little reminder to Real.

    After a corner is partially cleared, Oihan Sancet volleys back towards goal and only the boot of a defender in white prevents it from nestling in the bottom corner.

    Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who has had very little to do, wasn't getting there.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 72 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Real boss Carlo Ancelotti breaks up his midfield of young pups with his first substitution.

    Eduardo Camavinga is replaced by Toni Kroos.

  13. YELLOW CARDpublished at 69 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Real Madrid should really have a fourth but the pass through to Vinicius Junior from his fellow Brazil international Rodrygo is overhit.

    Moments later Bilbao centre-back Dani Vivian gets a booking for a foul on Vinicius.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 65 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    A fourth change for Athletic Bilbao.

    Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera replaces Mikel Vesga.

  15. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Midfield maestros Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are among those warming up for Real Madrid.

    Serious depth.

  16. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    Jude Bellingham glides away from one challenge with a powerful run before crunching into a tackle of his own.

    This has been an impressive debut.

  17. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    David Alaba has just gone for the most casual backheeled clearance. He was almost showing off.

    Real are comfortable.

  18. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    After a disappointing end to the first half, the hosts have started the second on the front foot. A corner is headed away by Eduardo Camavinga.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 51 mins

    Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

    A nice touch as the home fans applaud Miltao off the field.

    Antonio Rudiger replaces the centre-back who needs to be helped from the field.