FT: Real Madrid 3-1 Athletic Bilbao, Karim Benzema Bags BRACE! (Match Highlight)
Toni Kroos and a brace from Karim Benzema ensured Real Madrid beat 10 men Athletic Bilbao 3-1 with Raul Garcia sending off in the 13th minute, MySportDab reports.
First Half Report
The first half was a good one from the home side who scored one goal and had a fair 45 minutes which should have provided more goals.
Athletic Bilbao was reduced to 10 men early in the game after Raul Garcia was shown a second yellow in the 13th minute of the encounter.
Toni Kroos gave Real Madrid the lead late in the first half after a good buildup play from the home side who then score to take a 1-0 lead.
The first half ended with Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao as they both headed for the break with the advantage of the home side.
Second Half Report
The second half was much more better as the two sides scored in the game with Los Blancos dominating with the one man advantage.
Ander Capa pulled level for Athletic Bilbao in the 52nd minute after breaking free and scoring to make the game 1-1 from a nice finish.
Real Madrid restored the lead thanks to a goal from Karim Benzema who converted in the 74th minute to give them a 2-1 advantage in the match.
The Frenchman scored another late goal which saw the match ended with Real Madrid 3-1 Athletic Bilbao as they level on points with League leader.
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