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Karim Benzema and Casemiro scored to help Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at San Mames Stadium on Saturday and move back above bitter rivals Barcelona into top spot in La Liga by five points.
As he often is, Cristiano Ronaldo was Real's inspiration, assisting both goals. Bilbao's lone goal also came from a familiar source, prolific target man Aritz Aduriz.
Los Blancos were in front on 25 minutes when Ronaldo slid in Benzema to finish with aplomb. As OptaJose detailed, Ronaldo and Benzema have formed a prolific rapport on the pitch:
Real were comfortable until five minutes after the hour mark when a familiar foe punctured their defence.