The French player watched from the stands as the match unfolded. This incident comes after Real Madrid's recent exit from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal. The team had spoken confidently about their chances beforehand, but ultimately fell short.

Real Madrid's win over Athletic brings them closer to their arch-rivals, Barcelona, in the La Liga title race. The two teams will face each other in the Copa de Rey final on April 26, with Real Madrid hoping to win some silverware this season.