Real Madrid snatch vital late win at Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema double sends his side top RIK SHARMA AT SAN MAMES STADIUM: Real Madrid moved above Barcelona to the top of La Liga with a brace from brace from Karim Benzema in a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Real Madrid's spending is harming their youth development PETE JENSON IN MADRID: When Brighton and Hove Albion are signing players from Real Madrid you know something’s up in the transfer market.

Real Madrid in a mess... Bale booed, Ronaldo silent and Ancelotti on his way Real Madrid are only a win in next week's Clasico away from returning to the top of the league but you would never know it from the faces of those who were winning.

Real Madrid are in meltdown...here's what has gone wrong Just a few weeks ago, Real Madrid were the most dazzling side in Europe as they chased Champions League and La Liga glory.

Gareth Bale nearly scores 50-yard screamer for Real Madrid Gareth Bale hit the post with an effort from around 50 yards out during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening but the question is: Did he mean it?

Goal shy Real Madrid stumbles against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga race - CNN.com Real Madrid fell to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao Saturday, potentially handing the La Liga advantage to arch rival Barcelona.

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Real Madrid: Misery for Ronaldo Athletic Bilbao stunned Real Madrid with a 1-0 victory at the San Mames stadium on Saturday in La Liga. Aritz Aduriz netted the decisive goal in the 26th minute with a powerful header.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid LA LIGA LIVE: Bale looks to impress Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the La Liga clash as league leaders Real Madrid travel to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening hoping to extend their lead.

Man United and Real Madrid going toe-to-toe for Athletic's Aymeric Laporte Manchester United and Real Madrid are going head-to-head for the signature of Atheltic Bilbao's central defender Aymeric Laporte.