Kylian Mbappe missed the penalty spot again in a lifeless performance as Real Madrid fell to Athletic Club in a raucous San Mames game on Wednesday. Los Blancos’ big-name summer signing saved his second penalty in a row and although Jude Bellingham kept Madrid in the game with his fourth goal in as many league games, two defensive errors proved costly and resulted in a 2-1 defeat.

Madrid fell behind early on as the home team enjoyed numerous chances while the visitors failed to make much of an impact. The closest they came was a deflected shot from Mbappé that slipped into the net, but his goal was ruled out for offside. Federico Valverde also had a free kick opportunity, but sent the ball well over the crossbar.

The home side took the lead at the start of the second half when Thibaut Courtois parried a ball straight into the path of Alex Berenguer, who fired the ball into the net from three meters away. Madrid had a golden chance to equalize through Mbappe, but the Frenchman missed his second penalty in a week – substitute goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala parried his shot.

Bellingham made up for his teammate’s mistake by scoring from close range with 12 minutes left to equalize. A typical Madrid comeback appeared to be underway, but Athletic responded immediately with Gorka Guruzeta taking advantage of a mistake by Valverde and getting past Courtois.

GOAL evaluates the Real Madrid players from San Mames…