Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, second left, scores a goal during a Spain's La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao's at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)Daniel Ochoa de Olza/Associated Press

Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao: Goals and Highlights from 2016 La Liga Game

Tom WebbOct 23, 2016

Real Madrid hosted Athletic Bilbao on Sunday looking to return to the top of La Liga after Atletico Madrid's defeat to Sevilla on Sunday.

They started well, Karim Benzema converting Isco's pull-back after just seven minutes.

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[Video] Goal by Benzema against Athletic Club. 0 - 1 https://t.co/fWoRc3jJrW #LaLiga #RealMadrid
— Real Madrid Report (@RealMadridRep) October 23, 2016"

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But the visitors hit back before the half-hour mark, Sabin Merino pouncing to level the scores at 1-1.

Real pushed for a winner in the second half but were left frustrated by Athletic's resolute defence, until Alvaro Morata stepped up to bundle home, restoring the home side's lead with less than 10 minutes remaining.

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Een treffer hing in de lucht voor #RealMadrid. Uiteindelijk is het #Morata die de 2-1 scoort. #rmaath pic.twitter.com/579qk4zG3b
— Bastiaan (@Bastiaan33) October 23, 2016"

Zinedine Zidane's side held on to claim the 2-1 win and leapfrog four clubs to the top of La Liga.

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