Karim Benzema was awarded the man of the match for his performance against Athletic Bilbao. He took four shots, scored a goal, and was a constant menace for Bilbao defenders. His goal was a brilliant strike, and Unai Simon couldn’t have done much about that.
Real Madrid cements their place in second place in La Liga as they continue to chase Barcelona in the title race. They have 41 points and will be looking to continue this run of form. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are winless in their last four matches in La Liga and will be desperate to get a win under their belt.
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