In the early morning of December 23, Beijing time, in the 21st round of La Liga, Real Madrid won 2-1 away to Bilbao, locking up the La Liga halfway championship in advance, 8 points ahead of the second place Sevilla. Benzema scored twice in the first seven minutes, scoring a personal record of 30 goals in the league of the year, and Sancett pulled back a city.
Game highlights
Real Madrid won the La Liga halfway title for the 36th time, and 24 of the previous 35 times, or 69%. He has won the half-time championship twice this century, including during Ancelotti's tenure in 2014-15.
Benzema scored two goals in the first seven minutes, the fastest since 1994, Zamorano opened with two goals in the opening four minutes, scoring 17 goals against Bilbao, and Ping Cristiano maintained the team's historical record. The Frenchman scored 30 goals in the 2021 League, 3rd in the top five leagues (Levan 43, Vlahović 33) and 6th in la Liga with 30 goals in this century.
Sensseter scored to end Courtois' 538 consecutive clean sheet record, ranking fifth in Real Madrid history, with Casillas taking the lead in 952 minutes.
Wonderful review
In the league away to Bilbao, Real Madrid won 90 games, 33, drew 19 and lost 38, with a goal loss of 131 to 141. Casemiro was suspended, Nacho Camawinga rotated, Hazard continued to start, and 12 others, including Araba Modric, were absent.
In the 4th minute, Benzema went straight, Venicius knocked back, Kroos crossed and Benzema shot straight into the far corner of the goal in the left corner of the penalty area, 1-0.
In the 7th minute, Hazard broke through in front of the penalty area, Nunez accidentally poked the ball back to the opponent when he broke the ball, and Benzema shot diagonally from the right rib of the penalty area, 2-0.
In the 10th minute, De Marcos headed straight in, and Sancett fired diagonally near the edge of the penalty area, the ball hitting the far post and bouncing inside the box, 1-2.
On 18 minutes, Camaringa's long-range shot from the top of the arc was confiscated by the goalkeeper.
Three minutes later, Valenciajah knocked back and Bensedor whipped high.
On 24 minutes, Valenciaga's volley from the edge of the box was deflected wide. On 37 minutes, Hazard split the ball and Valverde fired high from distance.
On 55 minutes, Vinicius knocked back and Kroos fired high from distance.
On 60 minutes, Sensette knocked the ball back and Ignaci Williams fired a shot that deflected off the near corner.
In the 72nd minute, De Marcos' cross from the right was met by Ignacchi Williams' forward poke that was blocked by Courtois and De Marcos was also judged to be offside. Four minutes later, Raul Garcia fired high from long range in front of the penalty area.
On 81 minutes, Vinicius crossed from the right wing, Benzema stopped the ball unsuccessfully and Hazard's low shot was blocked by the goalkeeper.
In the 85th minute, Injaci Williams' shot from the middle of the box was confiscated by Courtois. In the 92nd minute, Jovic's low shot from the middle of the box was blocked by a defender.
Score
Benzema was the best of the game, and Camaringa Cross scored high.
Statistics
Appearances line-up
Bilbao (4-4-2): Aguire Zavala, De Marcos, Jerre Alvarez, Núñez, Valenciaga (63' Lecue), Salaga (57' Nico Williams), Dani Garcia, Bencedore, Muniain (84' Serrano), Injaqui Williams, Sancet (63' Raul Garcia)
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Lucas Vazquez, Militão, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camarenga, Kroos; Hazard (86' Peter Gonzalez), Benzema (90' Jovic), Venicius (85' Mariano)