Real Madrid get a comfortable victory at the Stadium Santiago Bernabeu 5-1 against Athletic Bilbao. Week 37 of the Spanish League, the penultimate game of the season, and despite the victory, Barcelona remains leader by a single point, 96, after their victory in Seville.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the score with a penalty shot at the 22nd minute, but Yeste equalized at minute 40. The other goals were by Higuain, 77 ‘, Sergio Ramos, 79′, Karim Benzema, 81 ‘, and Marcelo, in the 88th minute.
The First 45 minutes where of real uncertainty. Real Madrid faced a team with historical coats of arms, but which have not served to stay afloat in recent seasons, where they lacked qualifications and preferences.
Despite the advantage in the score Bilbao did not change, Francisco Javier Yeste, with a powerful low shot beat Casillas to tie the game. Furthermore, Pellegrini had left on the bench Kaka and thus creativity,the weapon to the front of the game which caused lack of opportunities. Barn and Gago lacked inspiration, Cristiano Ronaldo was hardly noticed, Marcelo viewed was viewed with frustration.
The second half was another game in the Bernabeu. Real Madrid came out with the conviction marked with an attack that was led by Kaka. Iker Casillas had to work harder and look out for the constant bombardment of Bilbao. The match ended 5-1 in favor of Real Madrid. However, despite the victory Real Madrid is still in second place under the leader Barcelona.


