# 2025–26 La Liga Season Review and Results

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Podcast: [Champions Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/champions-network-7653317)
Published: 2026-05-24T08:01:02+00:00
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## Resource

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Athletic Club, often referred to as "El Viejo Clásico," is one of the most historic and significant fixtures in Spanish football. Along with Barcelona, they are the only clubs to have participated in every single edition of the top-flight national league championship without ever suffering relegation.The two organizations represent fundamentally contrasting footballing philosophies. Athletic Club adheres strictly to a unique tradition of only developing, signing, and fielding players of Basque origin or those trained by Basque clubs. While this severely limits their options in the global transfer market, it fosters deep community ties, a highly loyal fan base that consistently fills the stadium regardless of performance, and strong financial stability. Their home ground, San Mamés, perfectly mirrors this identity by offering a compact, ferocious, and intimately claustrophobic atmosphere for visiting teams. Conversely, Real Madrid operates as a colossal global empire, driven by massive financial resources, international superstars, and worldwide media exposure. Their stadium, the Santiago Bernabéu, is a vast, technologically advanced arena built for grand spectacles and immense global prestige.The current context sees these two teams clashing at the Santiago Bernabéu in Matchday 38, the grand finale of the 2025–26 La Liga season. Entering this final match, Real Madrid has already locked in a second-place league finish with 83 points, while Athletic Club sits mid-table in 12th place with 45 points, having fallen short of European qualification.This specific match carries heavy emotional significance as it marks the end of an era for both sides. For the hosts, it is the final match for manager Álvaro Arbeloa, concluding a highly turbule…

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