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Real Madrid brought a difficult domestic campaign to a close with a 4-2 victory over Athletic Club, providing a fitting farewell to club legend Dani Carvajal. On a night defined by transition and legacy at the Bernabeu, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both found the net to ensure the home supporters went home with a smile.

Alvaro Arbeloa has lavished praise on Dani Carvajal, describing the veteran full-back as the epitome of everything a Real Madrid player should represent. Speaking ahead of his final match in charge of the team, the former Madrid defender turned coach reflected on Carvajal’s enduring legacy and unique contribution to the club’s history.

We’ve got three Real Madrid vs Athletic Club predictions for this La Liga encounter on Saturday, 23 May.

Spain’s World Cup preparations have suffered a devastating blow after Nico Williams was forced off with a muscular injury during Athletic Club's La Liga match against Valencia. Coming just weeks before the tournament and following Lamine Yamal's season-ending injury, the winger's distress on the pitch has sparked major fears over his availability for the national squad.