That was an entertaining game! Bilbao took their chance well and could have had another, but their 'keeper deserves the man of the match award. Kepa was outstanding and easily earned them a point tonight with some jaw-dropping saves. Madrid deserved a point at the very least and will be disappointed not to have won the game.
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90' Lucas crossed it and Ronaldo was in position to replicate his famous goal of Turin, the scissors kick! But it was taken off him by the Bilbao defence!
89' A lot of nervy defenders on the pitch now. Bilbao were so close. If they lose this, no one will be more disappointed than Kepa who has had an outstanding game!
Good cross from Carvajal to find Modric at the edge of the box with time to set himself up. The Croat takes a touch and smashes it through a sea of legs. Seems like Ronaldo got a touch! Ha, clever flick!
86' Madrid have looked so disjointed in the last few minutes. Completely opposite to what we witness in the first half. Nevertheless, they get a corner...
84' Marcelo goes down and De Marcos gets booked! The Brazilian isn't happy at all and comes back to have a word with the opposition fullback. Temper tantrums...
82' Bilbao almost score a second! San Jose made a darting run on the right but his cross was too close to the keeper, Navas. Williams cuts a frustrating figure in the box...
80' Bale makes a forway after a good pass from Marcelo, but his cross is very weak and Kepa comes out to collect the ball again. Madrid need a moment of inspiration here...
79' Bilbao manage to stem the Madrid passing a bit by knocking the ball long and upsetting the flow. Not a bad ploy. But it's coming straight back, lads. Still no player who can hold the ball up front...
78' Isco collects the ball from the corner and dances his way past two Bilbao players on the left. His cross is easily cleared as Bilbao have quite a few numbers in their own box.
77' Madrid pressing a lot more now as Bilbao are pinned in their own half. A lot more crosses in the last few minutes. Bilao have defended expertly, however.
76' Lucas crosses again but it's well cleared by Nunez again who had Ronaldo lurking behind to head it in. Good reading of the game from the centre-back.
71' Ronaldo is playing as the main striker now as Bale is playing on the left. Isco in a more central role. Kepa is yet to make a good save in the second half for all of Madrid's possession.
67' Asensio crosses, but Kepa collects, YET again. Madrid are starting to create more often after that little phase involving Bilbao where they missed a sitter.
64' What just happened?!?! Bilbao should have made it two, but the away side just can't finish! De Marcos made a good run on the right and his cross was deflected for Cordoba. He had just Carvajal to beat and hit the ball straight to him! The rebound fell for Garcia who smashed the post! How did they not score?!?!?
62' Bilbao break but Cordoba's pass was a tad overhit for Williams. He still managed to get to it but his cross, in turn, was pathetic and Madrid clear it away easily.
60' Been a very scrappy game so far in the second-half. Madrid haven't put one good move together and Bilbao will be pleased they've upset the rhythm without themselves attacking much.
56' Garcia wins a header but Williams couldn't react in time to put it past Navas! Madrid have lost the ascendancy they had in the first half in terms of controlling the game.
55' Bilbao are in the lead and can put Madrid to the sword on the break. But they seem so content to do the defending rather than take a gamble and break when Madrid are in transition.
52' Williams is being a good threat, dropping back a few times to help out the midfielders. The movement of the wingers is a bit cagey though. No width at all.
49' Madrid don't really have to change anything here. Bilbao, on the other hand, can't afford to expose Kepa as often as they did in the first half. Can't rely on him saving everything!
Halftime at the Bernabeu. Madrid have absolutely dominated yet find themselves behind. Lucas and Asensio have been pretty active and Ronaldo has hit the post.
The story of the first half is undoubtedly Kepa Arrizabalaga. Unbelievable reflexes to deny the Madrid attackers. We'll be back soon! Stick around, ladies and gents!
45+1' Two minutes have been added on. As I type that, Lucas is booked. Another good run but he was dispossessed. He tried to win the ball back but fouled Mikel in the process.
43' WHAT THE HELL?!?! Asensio and Lucas combine well and the latter takes a shot that Kepa had no right to save. How the hell did he save that?!? This seems like a training session with Madrid playing against just one keeper who seems like he is on steroids!
42' Madrid have sort of taken the foot of their gas. Partly because Jose Ziganda is furious on the touchline after his side have been decimated yet are somehow in the lead. Bilbao pressing here...
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