Real Madrid corresponds to Barcelona. Benzema pursues Lewandowski [WIDEO]

Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Villarreal last weekend. Therefore, FC Barcelona extended the lead to three points. The Spanish champions faced Athletic Bilbao away on Sunday and needed a win to stay three points behind as the Catalans beat Getafe 1-0 on the same day.

Real confidently beats Athletic Bilbao

Real had more of the ball from the start, but Athletic created the more dangerous chances. First, in the 11th minute, Aitor Paredes was close to scoring with a header, but Thibaut Courtois made a great save. Soon after, Inaki Williams fired from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball sailed just wide of the left post. Missed opportunities took revenge on the hosts and in the 24th minute Real took the lead. Marco Asensio headed the ball to Karim Benzema in the penalty area, who had no problems getting past the goalkeeper and confidently directed the ball into the net.

In the second half, Athletic Bilbao kept the ball more often, which tried to equalize the rivalry. However, the hosts had problems creating chances. Real Madrid was closer to scoring. In the 59th minute, Unai Simon made a great save from Nacho Fernandez from very close range. Soon after, the Madrid team had another great opportunity, but this time Marco Asensio’s shot flew past the post. Athletic was also very ineffective, especially Nico Willams, who took the ball in the penalty area in the 70th minute and shot, but missed badly. Athletic did not intend to give up and in the end of the match he was pushing the Spanish champions very hard. However, this did not bring any results and the team collapsed in the last minutes. Real Madrid took advantage of this, scoring another goal in the 90th minute. This time Toni Kroos was on the scoresheet. In the end, the result did not change and Real defeated Athletic Bilbao 2:0.

Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid

Scorers: Karim Benzema (24′), Toni Kroos (90′)

Real Madrid remained in second place after this match. So far, he has collected 41 points, three less than the leader FC Barcelona. They will face Real Sociedad next. The meeting is scheduled for January 26 at 21:00. Athletic Bilbao is eighth with 26 points.

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