Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 2-1 on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Cesar Soto Grado. It was played at San Mamés Barria.
First half: Real Madrid took an early lead at 4' when K. Benzema scored, with the assist credited to T. Kroos, making the score 0-1. Real Madrid extended the lead at 7' when K. Benzema scored, making the score 0-2. Athletic Club reduced the deficit at 10' when Oihan Sancet scored, with the assist credited to De Marcos, making the score 1-2. Unai Vencedor received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 42'. Vinícius Júnior received a yellow card for Real Madrid at 42'.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Athletic Club made their 1st substitution at 57', with Oier Zarraga replacing Nico Williams. Balenziaga received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 61'. E. Camavinga received a yellow card for Real Madrid at 62'. Athletic Club made their 2nd substitution at 62', with Balenziaga replacing Lekue. Athletic Club made their 3rd substitution at 62', with Oihan Sancet replacing Raúl García. Athletic Club made their 4th substitution at 84', with Muniain replacing Nico Serrano. Real Madrid made their 1st substitution at 85', with Vinícius Júnior replacing M. Díaz. Real Madrid made their 2nd substitution at 86', with E. Hazard replacing Peter. Real Madrid made their 3rd substitution at 90', with K. Benzema replacing L. Jović.
Athletic Club used 4 substitutions while Real Madrid used 3 substitutions. Athletic Club got 2 yellow cards, while Real Madrid got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (15-12).
- Real Madrid controlled possession (60%).
- Real Madrid had the sharper finishing (2-7 shots on target).
