Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 3-1 on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Jesus Gil Manzano. It was played at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano.
First half: Raúl García received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 8'. Raúl García received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 13'. Raúl García received a red card for Athletic Club at 13'. Lucas Vázquez received a yellow card for Real Madrid at 42'. Real Madrid took the lead at 45+1' when T. Kroos scored, with the assist credited to Vinícius Júnior, making the score 1-0.
Second half: Athletic Club leveled the score at 52' when Capa scored, making the score 1-1. Athletic Club made their 1st substitution at 59', with Álex Berenguer replacing Iñigo Córdoba. Real Madrid made their 1st substitution at 64', with Vinícius Júnior replacing Marco Asensio. Real Madrid made their 2nd substitution at 64', with F. Valverde replacing Isco. Athletic Club made their 2nd substitution at 66', with Unai Vencedor replacing Mikel Vesga. Athletic Club made their 3rd substitution at 67', with I. Williams replacing Asier Villalibre. Real Madrid took the lead at 74' when K. Benzema scored, with the assist credited to Dani Carvajal, making the score 2-1. Real Madrid made their 3rd substitution at 75', with Lucas Vázquez replacing Rodrygo. Yeray received a yellow card for Athletic Club at 80'. Athletic Club made their 4th substitution at 80', with De Marcos replacing Muniain. Athletic Club made their 5th substitution at 80', with Capa replacing Lekue. Real Madrid added a late goal to extend the lead at 90+2' when K. Benzema scored, with the assist credited to L. Modrić, making the score 3-1.
Real Madrid used 3 substitutions while Athletic Club used 5 substitutions. Real Madrid got 1 yellow card, while Athletic Club got 3 yellow cards and 1 red card.
How the match was won
- Real Madrid outshot their opponent (18-10).
- Real Madrid controlled possession (68%).
- Physical contest: 4 yellows, 1 reds.
