Two key factors led Real Madrid to a 3-0 away victory over Bilbao, ending their three-game streak of draws: Alonso’s tactical change and the current top player creating all three goals.

At 2 a.m. Beijing time on December 4th, during La Liga’s 19th round, Real Madrid, after three straight draws, took on Athletic Bilbao on the road.

In the first half, Mbappé scored a solo run goal, Arnold earned his first assist in La Liga, followed by Mbappé’s headed assist to Camavinga who increased the score, giving Real Madrid a 2-0 halftime lead; in the second half, Arnold and Camavinga were forced off due to injuries, and Mbappé scored a stunning goal to complete his two goals and one assist.

In the end, Real Madrid won 3-0 away at Athletic Bilbao, ending their three-match streak of draws and closing the gap to league leaders Barcelona to just one point.

In the Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid match, Valverde deployed a 4-1-4-1 formation with a starting lineup valued at €203 million, including Nico starting; Alonso set up a 4-3-3 with Mbappé upfront, flanked by Vinícius and Valverde, while Bellingham, Tchouaméni, and Camavinga formed the midfield trio, with Carreras, Rüdiger, Militão, and Arnold as the back four, and Courtois in goal, with a starting lineup worth €955 million.

Two main points contributed to Real Madrid’s 3-0 away win over Athletic Bilbao, ending their three-game streak of draws. First, Alonso’s changes in personnel saved the team; although maintaining the common 4-3-3 formation, he replaced Guiller with Camavinga as a starter, pairing him with Tchouaméni to form a midfield duo known for their top defensive stats in Ligue 1, significantly strengthening Madrid’s midfield solidity and balancing the squad. Second, Mbappé’s exceptional ability, being the world’s current best player, was on full display with two goals and one assist, including a solo run, an assist, and a spectacular long-range strike. The combination of Arnold and Mbappé, nicknamed the “dog catching frisbee” connection, might sound odd but could become a crucial attacking strategy for Real Madrid in the future.

After the match, Mbappé received a perfect 10 rating, while Camavinga earned an 8.3, the second-highest on the field.

Throughout the entire match,Real Madrid held 62% possession, took 13 shots with 8 on target; Athletic Bilbao had 9 shots with 4 on target.