Real Madrid cruise to 2-0 Athletic Club La Liga win

By Feargal Brennan - 22 January 2023, 22:05

Real Madrid have kept up the La Liga title pressure on rivals Barcelona thanks to a routine 2-0 win at Athletic Club.

Xavi’s league leaders won 1-0 at home to Getafe, to increase the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti’s defending champions in Bilbao, as they kicked off later.

Los Blancos captain Karim Benzema slammed home a superb opener on 23 minutes as the visitors struggled for fluency before the break.

"AND IT FALLS TO BENZEMAAA!"

😳 What a finish from @Benzema!#LaLigaTV | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/5zazCocUQr

— LaLigaTV (@LaLigaTV) January 22, 2023

The home side carried an inconsistent threat after the restart, but Real Madrid looked to have a second goal in them in Bilbao, as they clinched all three points in the final minute of normal time.

A counter attack was worked to substitute Toni Kroos on the edge of the box and the former German international curled home the clincher.

Kroos, what a strike! 🔥

The German wraps his foot around the ball to secure all three points for Real Madrid 👊#AthleticRealMadrid | #LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/GmxW04rD2F

— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) January 22, 2023

Up next for Ancelotti’s side is a crucial Copa del Rey quarter final derby against Atletico Madrid in midweek with La Real hosting Mallorca.

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Posted by Feargal Brennan

22 January 2023, 22:05

1 Comment

Mc says:

22nd January 2023 at 11:03 pm

Nacho was a monster in defence and should play instead of anyone else on RW who is not named Carvajal.
Just think about that he sprinted up and down entire evening after spending a good chunk of season in dog house. Ceballos also magnificent, won more balls than RM fans hearts tonight. Give em both a year extension and were Gucci. Lets keep making players earn their extensions.