In a disappointing match on December 4, Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid were defeated 2-1 by Athletic Club, missing a crucial chance to close the gap on Barcelona in the La Liga standings. Despite an assist from Jude Bellingham, Mbappé’s performance raised concerns as he struggled to make an impact and missed a penalty. This marks Real Madrid’s second defeat of the season, leaving them four points behind Barcelona, who leads the league.