Match Results Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: 2-1

Although time hassles, Real Madrid could finally beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in La Liga Jornada 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu  (24/10).

This game runs quite balanced and intriguing, especially in the second half. Because the guest is not scared to face Cristiano Ronaldo cs. Although already showed stiff resistance, Bilbao could only score one goal only through Sabin Merino Zuloaga. While the goals of Madrid created by Karim Benzema and Alvaro Morata.

Although status as a guest team, Bilbao did not hesitate to directly play aggressively. They boldly took the initiative to attack first defense of Madrid. Within five minutes of the start they managed to make the back line of the host a little bit hard against attacks that Ernesto Valverde's side.

However, Madrid remain calm. Even their attacks directly to fruition in the 7th minute. Marcelo sent a feed to the left side of the defense area of ​​Bilbao on Isco. Initially the ball had barely taken one defender opponent but instead he fell himself in the penalty box. Isco send feedback directly to the middle of the free-standing Benzema. French striker without difficulty can conquer the opponent's goalie.

After this match, Madrid perform better. However, Bilbao also appears to play solid. They showed no fear and do not play defensive.
Bilbao's attacking abstinence game finally paid off in the 27th minute. The attack, which was built by Lekue from the left side led to chaos in the penalty box Los Blancos. In the end the ball fell to the feet of Sabin free-standing. Without difficulty he could conquer Navas.

Score changed to 1-1. The figure did not change until halftime.

In the second half, Zinedine Zidane asks Madrid to appear dominant from the start. They directly replace took the initiative to control the game and hit your opponent from the start.

The game in the second half it became more interesting than the first half. Many opportunities that arise in this round. For Bilbao also did not relax his game.

For example, in the 72nd minute. Kovacic had the ball in a good position. But the ball his header wide. Then in the 77th minute, Kross give feed cooked the Bale, who successfully ran ahead of the Bilbao defender. But the kick was wide to the left of the goal.

In the end, Madrid scored a goal in the 83rd minute. This time the substitute Morata, who managed to conquer the Bilbao defense. After getting feedback from Bale crossing mature, 24-year player kicked the ball toward the goal. The skin round was halted by the goalkeeper but then regardless of mastery. The loose ball was immediately struck by Morata. Goal. Score is now 2-1 for the host advantage.

Two minutes later, Bilbao had a golden opportunity to equalize. Gastric ball from the middle to the success anticipated by Varane Williams. But the French defender was recklessly giving feedback on a weak back pass Navas.

Williams was stealing the ball and faced with the Costa Rican goalkeeper. Williams turns trying to score with a kick lob, but can still be menghalaunya Navas.

Madrid actually got a chance to score again in the 95th minute. Los Blancos got a chance to counterattack from the right side through Vasquez. He then puts the ball on a Ronaldo free-standing outside the penalty box. CR7 dribbled into the box 16 meters, but unfortunately his shot can still be driven by Iraizoz.

This match ended with the score 2-1. This victory makes Madrid are now collecting 21 points from nine games and climbed to the top of shifting Sevilla. Meanwhile Bilbao stuck in sixth position with a collection of 15 points.


Teams

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; Kovacic, Kroos, Isco (Vasquez 65 '); Bale, Benzema (Morata 75 '), Ronaldo.

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Iraizoz; Lekue, Etxeita, Laporte, Saborit (Muniain 88 '); San Jose, Rico; Williams, Eraso, Garcia (Iturraspe 76 '); Sabin (Susaeta 78 ').