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Real reliant upon Ronaldo again but Madrid midfield a mess without Casemiro

The Portuguese scored a late leveller to continue his remarkable recent run in front of goal, but Los Blancos were cut open too easily on Wednesday

Cristiano Ronaldo did it again. Just when it looked like Real Madrid might slip to a second straight loss at the Santiago Bernabeu, the 33-year-old stuck out his heel to divert a long-range Luka Modric effort past Kepa Arrizabalaga and earn a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club.

With that, the Portuguese continued his remarkable recent run in front of goal. He has now netted in each of his last 12 matches in all competitions, with 22 strikes for Los Blancos in that time, and 25 in his last 15.