Real Madrid 3, Athletic Bilbao 0

BILBAO, Spain (Interstat) — Real Madrid opened its Spanish league campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés on Wednesday, displaying the firepower that makes it a perennial title favorite. The visitors, expected to contend for the La Liga championship, needed less than 10 minutes to silence the home crowd. Kylian Mbappé, coming off the bench early, announced his presence in the league with a blistering run and finish in the seventh minute, giving Madrid an immediate advantage it would not relinquish. The first half was a largely controlled affair from Madrid, who managed the tempo… Read more...