Real Madrid 1-1 Athletic Bilbao: Karim Benzema scores on Bernabeu farewell as Real held on final day
Karim Benzema scored in his last game for Real Madrid as they drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao. The Basque outfit started the better side and got a penalty after just 11 minutes when Toni Kroos handled from a corner.
Mikel Vesga stepped up and had his spot-kick saved by Thibaut Courtois. Ad Bilabo’s goalkeeper Unai Simon was just as busy with both No.1s making good saves in the opening period to keep the game goalless.
La LigaReal Madrid confirm Benzema will leave as contract expires8 HOURS AGO After the break, Oihan Sancet finished well inside the box after Dani Ceballos was tackled to put his side ahead.
Another penalty was given when Yuri Berichiche caught Eder Militao with an arm in the box. This presented Benzema with a chance to say a perfect farewell to fans as he slotted it home and was then subbed off with a goal being his fitting final touch.