VIDEO: Dani Carvajal delivers assist on final Real Madrid appearance as Gonzalo Garcia scores

Real Madrid are hoping to end a disappointing 2025-26 season with a victory over Athletic Club, and there are on course to do so after taking an early lead at the Santiago Bernabeu.

There is little on the line for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side, although it is the final appearances in white for club captain Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. And so far, it has been a dream final bow for the former, who has played his part in the opening goal.

Carvajal played a wonderful ball in behind for Gonzalo Garcia to run on to, and the young striker made no mistake to slot in the opening goal of the match, much to the delight of the Bernabeu crowd.

GONZALO GARCÍA BREAKS THE DEADLOCK IN THE 12TH MINUTE! THE YOUNG TALENT CAPITALIZES ON A BRILLIANT OPENING TO PUT THE LALIGA GIANTS AHEAD EARLY AT THE SANTIAGO BERNABÉU!

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Dani Carvajal provides an excellent assist in his last game for Real Madrid

Gonzalo García finishes following a perfect ball from the right-back

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It’s a fitting goal, with the old of Real Madrid passing the baton to the high. Gonzalo’s first season in the senior squad hasn’t been straightforward, but he appears to be ending it on a high.