Liga, Atletico in the 4th defeat in a row, Benzema launches Real decimated by Covid

Opposite evening for the two Madrid teams. Real wins in Bilbao in advance of the 21st day, Atletico loses in Granada in the recovery of the 9th. The Blancos are stronger than Covid and despite the absences they conquer San Mames (1-2): Benzema scores a brace and consolidates the leadership of Ancelotti’s team (+8 from Sevilla). Atletico, on the other hand, was defeated 2-1 by Granada: two goals (one canceled) and a post for Joao Felix. For Simeone’s Colchoneros it is the fourth consecutive knockout in the league.

Granada-Atletico Madrid 2-1
Joao Felix is ​​not enough. An unfortunate Atletico Madrid loses in comeback in Granada. Immediate advantage of Simeone’s team: with a fake Joao Felix drinks Sanchez at the height of the midfield, flies towards the opponent’s area and beats Maximiano diagonally from the edge (2 ‘). Granada responds with the bolide from Machis ‘distance: 1-1 (17’). In the final Joao Felix scores again: the goal is canceled due to an alleged foul by the Portuguese, at the moment of the header, on Suarez. At 61 ‘, within a minute, the game was decided. Joao Felix, from the edge, hits the post. And, on the overturn in front, comes the goal of Molina, who in the split beats Oblak on an assist from Suarez: the home team’s goal, initially canceled for offside, is validated after the intervention of the Var. In the final Cunha has the ball 2-2 but from a good position he wastes (88 ‘). Granada hadn’t beaten Atletico Madrid since the 1973-74 season: the Andalusians are now twelfth in La Liga with 22 points. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, remains stationary at 29: fifth in the standings is -1 from the Champions area and -17 from Real Madrid, first. Fourth consecutive loss in La Liga for the reigning Spanish champions.

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid
Stronger than absences. Real Madrid, despite the Covid outbreak (positive: Isco, Alaba, Marcelo, Modric, Asensio, Bale, Lunin and Rodrygo), defeats San Mames and redeems Sunday’s draw against Cadiz. Benzema takes care of directing the game from the beginning. At 4 ‘with a play as a champion he signs the advantage: first intention, from the left corner of the penalty area, unstoppable for Astulez. At 7 ‘the Frenchman controls the area and signs the double. Athletic Bilbao’s reaction was immediate. At 10 ‘Sancet coordinates from the edge: goal-post and disadvantage halved. Emotions on both sides in the second half. The best opportunities come in the final, but Astulez saves on Hazard (81 ‘) and Kroos (93’), while Courtois opposes the attempt by Nico Williams (86 ‘). Real Madrid extends to the top of the table: with 46 points it is +8 on Sevilla, second. The Basques, on the other hand, remain tenth at 24.