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Vinicius Junior runs with the ball. AP

Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 1, 2021. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Karim Benzema, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal against Athletic Bilbao. AP

Karim Benzema scores for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao. Getty Images

Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon smothers the ball in front of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. EPA

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga evades a challenge from Athletic's Alex Belenguer. EPA

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde attempts to block a shot from Athletic striker Inaki Williams. EPA

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao attempts to challenge Athletic striker Inaki Williams. EPA

Karim Benzema tussles with Athletic defender Oscar de Marcos. EPA

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro dives in to challenge Athletic midfielder Raul Garcia. EPA

Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr takes on Athletic defender Oscar de Marcos. EPA

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaps to save a high ball. AP

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric takes the ball away from Athletic midfielder Unai Vencedor. EPA

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline. EPA

Athletic manager Marcelino García Toral issues instructions to his players from the touchline. EPA

Vinicius Junior runs with the ball. AP

Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 1, 2021. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Karim Benzema, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal against Athletic Bilbao. AP

Karim Benzema scores for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao. Getty Images

Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon smothers the ball in front of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. EPA

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga evades a challenge from Athletic's Alex Belenguer. EPA

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde attempts to block a shot from Athletic striker Inaki Williams. EPA

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao attempts to challenge Athletic striker Inaki Williams. EPA

Karim Benzema tussles with Athletic defender Oscar de Marcos. EPA

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro dives in to challenge Athletic midfielder Raul Garcia. EPA

Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr takes on Athletic defender Oscar de Marcos. EPA

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaps to save a high ball. AP

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric takes the ball away from Athletic midfielder Unai Vencedor. EPA

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline. EPA

Athletic manager Marcelino García Toral issues instructions to his players from the touchline. EPA

Vinicius Junior runs with the ball. AP

Ancelotti praises Real Madrid 'character' after narrow win opens clear gap atop La Liga

Benzema's first half goal enough to see off a threatening Athletic side as Real move seven points clear of Atletico

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December 02, 2021

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