Benzema scores in farewell game but Real Madrid held by Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema scored a penalty kick in his final Spanish La Liga game at the Bernabeu but could not inspire them to victory as they drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao.
Earlier on Sunday, Real Madrid announced that Ballon d’Or winner Benzema would leave the club as a free agent in the close season.

This was after 14 trophy-laden years, with the French striker linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad.

After Thibaut Courtois saved a Mikel Vesga penalty kick early in the first half, Athletic Bilbao took the lead in the 49th minute through Oihan Sancet.