Top 3 Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Showdowns at the Bernabéu: Nights to Remember!

The Santiago Bernabéu has long been the stage for epic clashes between Real Madrid and Athletic Club. And with today’s big match taking place this Sunday, let’s dive back into three iconic encounters that defined Madrid’s home dominance in La Liga.

📌 Real Madrid 5-1 Athletic Club (2012/2013) – Mourinho’s Manita
In a fiery atmosphere, José Mourinho’s Real dismantled a spirited Bilbao side. Goals from Ramos, Özil, Khedira, Benzema, and an own goal by Aurtenetxe made it 5-1.
Though the win didn’t secure La Liga, it showcased the brutal efficiency of Mourinho’s Madrid.

📌 Real Madrid 5-0 Athletic Club (2014/2015) – The BBC at Their Peak
A flawless evening under Ancelotti. Ronaldo scores a hat-trick, Benzema adds a brace, and Bale dishes out two assists.
Bilbao was overwhelmed from the first whistle. Nights like these define what Real Madrid is all about: unstoppable stars and a world-class team effort.

📌 Real Madrid 3-0 Athletic Club (2018/2019) – The Rise of Benzema
Ronaldo gone. Zidane gone. Madrid in transition. But Benzema steps up. Against Bilbao, he delivers a masterclass: a hat-trick and total control.
This match marked the beginning of his reign as Real’s offensive leader, proving he could carry the team through any storm.

⚪ The Bernabéu never forgets. Against Athletic, it has often echoed with Merengue brilliance.
And tonight, another story is ready to be written… will you be watching? 👀