Just four points separate leaders Barcelona from Real Madrid in La Liga.
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FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
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Image source, Getty ImagesAt 92 minutes and eight seconds, Federico Valverde has scored Real Madrid's fourth latest winning goal of the 21st century at home in La Liga.
98:35 - Carvajal vs Almería in 2024.
94:11 - Bellingham vs Getafe in 2023.
92:20 - Higuaín vs Getafe in 2009.
FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona and Real Madrid are both back in action in midweek.
Hansi Flick's side host Mallorca on Tuesday (20:30 BST), while Real Madrid travel to Getafe the following day (20:30 BST).
FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
Federico Valverde is given a huge hug by Carlo Ancelotti at the final whistle.
Real Madrid go four points behind leaders Barcelona.
They still have hope in La Liga this season.
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
It's all over.
Federico Valverde's brilliant volley in added time wins it for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
It will be a huge shame for Athletic Bilbao if they lose so late on.
They have fought valiantly but a Real Madrid sucker punch might just snatch a point away from them.
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
It is a joy to watch the way Federico Valverde strikes the ball.
He makes it look so easy but it definitely isn't.
The Uruguay international has played at right-back and in midfield tonight.
It doesn't matter where he is on the pitch, he always has a superb strike like that in his locker.
Federico Valverde (90+3 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's a trademark screamer!
Federico Valverde smashes a ball into the top corner from inside the box and Real Madrid have their goal at last.
My goodness, the dip and swerve on that ball.
Unai Simon didn't stand a chance.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Seven added minutes.
There could be plenty of drama to come yet.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Jude Bellingham hooks the ball over the crossbar from close range.
He falls to the ground in despair as another chance goes begging.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Benat Prados goes into the book for a foul on Endrick.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Image source, Getty ImagesJude Bellingham chests the ball down and drives towards the box but is nudged off the ball by Unai Nunez.
Real Madrid howl for a penalty, including the usually calm Carlo Ancelotti.
The referee doesn't think there is a case to answer and play continues.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Dani Vivian replaces Adama Boiro in another Athletic Bilbao change.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Vinicius Junior's cross into the box is headed towards goal by Lucas Vazquez but Unai Simon catches.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
In the midst of that chaos, Real Madrid made another substitution.
Lucas Vazquez is on with Raul Asencio making way.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Image source, Getty ImagesYep, the goal is disallowed because Endrick was offside.
Not sure why it took three minutes to determine that but there we go.
There are whistles from the home fans but it is offside.
Vinicius Junior (79 mins)
Vinicius Junior slots into the bottom corner but it is being checked for an offside on Endrick in the build up.
The referee has gone to look at the screen.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Carlo Ancelotti is going for the win as he makes an attacking double change.
On: Arda Guler and Brahim.
Off: Luka Modric and Rodrygo.
Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
There haven't been any goals but I have thoroughly enjoyed this match.
Federico Valverde's winner was his sixth La Liga goal of the season for Real Madrid
Federico Valverde's stunning stoppage-time strike kept Real Madrid in the La Liga title hunt as Carlo Ancelotti's side eventually overcame stubborn Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu.
Valverde crashed an emphatic half-volley into the top corner with the outside of his left foot three minutes into time added on to finally reward incessant second-half pressure from the hosts.
It was his sixth league goal this season, but first since December against Sevilla.
Victory kept Real, who were without France striker Kylian Mbappe as he served a one-match ban following a red card in the 1-0 win at Alaves, four points behind leaders Barcelona with six games to go.
Barca had produced their own added-time drama on Saturday, coming from 3-1 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 thanks to Raphinha's 98th-minute penalty.
However, after a humbling week that saw the Champions League holders dumped out of this year's competition with a 5-1 aggregate defeat by Arsenal, Real kept alive their hopes of retaining their league title.
It appeared they would be frustrated by Bilbao and goalkeeper Unai Simon, who thwarted Eduardo Camavinga's rising drive and a Jude Bellingham header in a one-sided second half.
Real thought they had made the breakthrough with 11 minutes remaining but Vinicius Jr's classy curler was ruled out for a marginal offside against Endrick in the build-up.
It took a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) delay to disallow the strike and, when the officials later deemed a clip on Bellingham in the area was not worth a review, it seemed another frustrating night was on the cards for the defending champions.
But full-back Valverde, who had twice earlier gone within inches of breaking the deadlock, popped up late with his sublime strike to ease the pressure on Ancelotti, whose side next face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.
With ex-Real midfielder Xabi Alonso increasingly linked with the manager's job, Ancelotti admitted this week he would discuss his future at the Bernabeu in the summer despite having a deal until 2026. He is though expected to leave the club.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 88 | 32 | 56 | 73 |
| |
| 32 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 65 | 31 | 34 | 69 |
| |
| 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 53 | 27 | 26 | 63 |
| |
| 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 49 | 26 | 23 | 57 |
| |
| 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 55 | 42 | 13 | 52 |
| |
| 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 39 | 3 | 48 |
| |
7 Mallorca | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 44 |
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8 Celta Vigo | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 47 | 49 | -2 | 43 |
|
| 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 42 |
| |
10 Rayo Vallecano | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 41 |
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11 Osasuna | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 39 | 46 | -7 | 41 |
|
| 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31 | 29 | 2 | 39 |
| |
13 Espanyol | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 38 |
|
| 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 38 |
| |
| 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 43 | -8 | 37 |
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16 Girona | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 38 | 48 | -10 | 34 |
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17 Las Palmas | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 38 | 52 | -14 | 32 |
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18 Deportivo Alavés | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 34 | 46 | -12 | 31 |
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19 Leganés | 32 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 48 | -19 | 29 |
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20 Real Valladolid | 32 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 23 | 76 | -53 | 16 |
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Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Manager: Ernesto Valverde
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Manager: Ernesto Valverde
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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