Madrid beats Athletic Bilbao, increases league lead

4 days ago

MADRID (AP) — Shortly after Karim Benzema scored again for Real Madrid, the “Ballon d’Or” chants began echoing from the Santiago Bernabéu crowd. Madrid fans made it clear who they felt deserved the player of the year award that was won by Lionel Messi on Monday. They had just witnessed another decisive performance by the France striker, who netted a first-half winner