Before the match against Bilbao this morning in the early kick series of La Liga 19th round, Real Madrid had a sublimation week when they won 3 consecutive matches in La Liga and the Champions League. As a result, they entered the eighth round of the Champions League with the best ticket in the group, and shortened the distance with Atletico on the La Liga race track. Obviously Real Madrid are very excited and they took advantage of that psychological fulcrum to pocket 3 points against Bilbao.

But before talking about Real playing well, it is necessary to mention Bilbao’s red card in the 13th minute. Raul Garcia received a second yellow card and had to leave the game soon. Without his leading midfielder, the Basque team lost direction and fell into the match. In the first half, they had only 2 finishes, equal to 1/6 of Real Madrid’s brakes. And what happens must come when stoppage time, Toni Kroos shoots a classy volley to score for Real Madrid.

More than people, leading the table and playing at home, in general Real Madrid has all the advantages to preserve victory. The problem was they sank down after the break. Perhaps coach Zidane just wants a win that is just enough to preserve his strength for the way ahead. And that is Bilbao’s chance. Just minutes after the fight started again, they found the equalizer after a kickback.

Real Madrid just awoke at this time. But it is also through the shine of owner Benzema, Real Madrid to reach the 3-point goal. In the last 15 minutes, Benzema made a double, thereby preserving the victory for the White Vulture, and helping them maintain the longest winning streak since the beginning of the season (4).