WATCH: Real Madrid fall behind at San Mames courtesy of Alex Berenguer | OneFootball

Real Madrid have closed the gap to Barcelona over the last three matchdays, and although they cannot do so this midweek after the Catalan club’s 5-1 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday, they will be aiming to keep pace. However, doing so will now be complicated as they have fallen behind to Athletic Club.

The hosts were the better team during the opening 45 minutes at San Mames, and eight minutes into the second period, they have broken the deadlock courtesy of makeshift striker Alex Berenguer.

Inaki Williams’ teasing ball makes the goal, and although Thibaut Courtois stopped the initial effort, Berenguer could not miss from only a yard out. It is a deserved moment for Athletic, who have been very good.

Real Madrid have been looking better in recent weeks, but it would be a big blow if they were to be defeated at San Mames. Carlo Ancelotti is running out of time to inspire a comeback for his side.