VIDEO Real Madrid 2-1 Athletic Bilbao: Highlights, Goals As Karim Benzema Lifts Madrid To First Place

Karim Benzema scored twice as injury-plagued Real Madrid edged beleagured Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday at San Mames Stadium, 2-1. The victory lifts Real Madrid into first place in La Liga after Barcelona was dropped by undefeated Celta Vigo earlier in the evening. Benzema got the scoring started in the 19th minute with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, taking advantage of an errant pass by Mikel San Jose. But 23-year-old forward Sabin would even the match in the 67th minute with a ...