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Athletic Club beat Real Madrid to add a new spin to the LALIGA title race.
Real Madrid have now lost their advantage in the LALIGA race after suffering a 2-1 defeat away at Athletic Club.
A poor November for Barcelona meant Los Blancos closed the gap on them and could mathematically go two points ahead should they play their outstanding fixture.
That advantage is now lost after a penalty miss from Kylian Mbape and a mistake from Federico Valverde cost them maximum points.
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20:17 - 03.12.2024
‘I think he’s a normal player’ — Former Real Madrid star ranks Erling Haaland as not world class
After 10 goals in his opening five Premier League games, Haaland has only scored two goals in the last eight league matches
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17:13 - 02.12.2024
'We have to learn and fight for victories' - Barcelona coach seeks solutions
Barcelona will go against Mallorca which will be a big test to regain momentum and keep pace with Real Madrid in the title race.
Key match details
Ernesto Valverde’s side had a declared intent early on, with Courtois producing a stunning save to deny Nico Williams inside four minutes.
Athletic continued on the ascendency as Alex Berenguer squandered a glorious opportunity to break the deadlock, sending his effort high into the night sky after Inaki Williams' exquisite backheel.
Berenguer atoned for his earlier miss, slamming the ball home from underneath the crossbar after Williams' delicious delivery caused Courtois problems.
Real Madrid were awarded a penalty in the 68th minute, but Julen Agirrezabala made amends for his earlier error by correctly guessing the direction of Mbappé's spot-kick.
Mbappe's misery from 12 yards seemed to have been alleviated when Agirrezabala failed to hold onto his effort from distance, allowing Jude Bellingham to fire home the rebound. However, Guruzeta capitalised on Federico Valverde's loss of possession to restore Athletic's lead with a sublime strike.
Carlo Ancelotti's side pressed for a late equaliser, but Los Leones remained resolute and went away with maximum points.
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