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Mbappé and Vinícius Lead Real Madrid's Attack Against Athletic Bilbao

3 December 2025

Mbappé and Vinícius Lead Real Madrid's Attack Against Athletic Bilbao
Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. spearhead Madrid's attack at San Mamés.

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Xabi Alonso named Real Madrid's starting lineup for the visit to San Mamés in La Liga week 19.

Madrid's attack is led by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, with Álvaro Carreras on the left.

Madrid aim to rebound after three consecutive draws: Girona 1-1, Rayo Vallecano 0-0, and Elche 2-2.

Lineups

Athletic Bilbao: Unai Simón - Adama Buero - Emeric Laporte - Dani Vivian - Íñigo Lekue - Ruiz de Galarreta - Alejandro Rego - Nico Williams - Mikel Guruzeta - Alex Berenguer - Gorka Guruzeta.

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois - Trent Alexander-Arnold - Éder Militao - Antonio Rudiger - Álvaro Carreras - Aurélien Tchouaméni - Eduardo Camavinga - Fede Valverde - Jude Bellingham - Vinícius Júnior - Kylian Mbappé.

Real Madrid sit second with 33 points, while Bilbao are eighth on 20 points.

Punchlines: If goals were bullets, Mbappé and Vinícius just loaded the entire magazine. And if defense were target practice, Madrid brought a sniper scope with a dash of humor.

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Michael Whooosh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads Real Madrid's attack in this match?

Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.

When and where is the game played?

December 3, 2025, at San Mamés.

What are the current league standings for Madrid and Bilbao?

Madrid is second with 33 points; Bilbao is eighth with 20 points.