14 January 2021 at 20:00
Match Summary
Athletic Club defeated Real Madrid 2:1. The match was played in Super Cup 2020. Goals were scored by Raúl García 18′, Raúl García 38′ (pen.), K. Benzema 73′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Real Madrid had 70% possession while Athletic Club held 30%. Real Madrid had 21 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Athletic Club. Real Madrid made 4 substitutions, Athletic Club made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Karim Benzema 75′).
Match Events
Key match events between Real Madrid and Athletic Club — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Dani García
Penalty
Match Statistics
Real Madrid had 70% possession against Athletic Club's 30%. Real Madrid registered 21 shots (6 on target) while Athletic Club managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 9–16.
Lineups
Real Madrid lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Z. Zidane, while Athletic Club deployed a 4-4-2 under Marcelino.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Madrid is 6.79, compared to 5.87 for Athletic Club. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Real Madrid's highest-rated starter is T. Courtois (7.10), while Athletic Club's best-rated player is Williams (6.70).
Defensive Solidity
Real Madrid deploy 4 defenders rated 6.60 on average, against Athletic Club's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Real Madrid field 3 midfielders averaging 6.67, versus Athletic Club's 4 rated 6.30. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Real Madrid start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Athletic Club averaging 6.70. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Real Madrid's starting XI is 34.3 (youngest: F. Mendy (30), oldest: L. Modrić (40)), while Athletic Club average 28.0 (youngest: Unai Vencedor (25), oldest: Williams (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Real Madrid's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 1 for Athletic Club. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Z. Zidane
Substitutes
Coach: Marcelino
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Madrid have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Athletic Club show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Real Madrid
Athletic Club
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Head to Head Results
Real Madrid and Athletic Club have met 33 times — Real Madrid won 24, Athletic Club won 3, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Real Madrid leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 88 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (69 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (45%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2016.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (33)
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