Part 2/5:
Moment of Hope and Heartbreak
The second half offered a glimmer of hope for Real Madrid when Jude Bellingham equalized in the 78th minute, converting a rebound to mark his fourth goal in as many matches. This moment injected life into the game and raised expectations among supporters that perhaps a comeback was possible.
However, the hope was short-lived as a critical mistake from Federico Valverde allowed Athletic's Gorka Guruzeta to break towards goal. In the 80th minute, Guruzeta expertly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, reclaiming the lead for Athletic Club. This goal not only sealed a hard-fought victory for the home side but also compounded Madrid's woes in the title race.