Spanish giants Real Madrid restored their eight point advantage at the top of La Liga after a comfortable 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday
Brazil forward Rodrygo was the star man as his brace, one in each half was the difference as Madrid responded to Barcelona’s earlier win which reduced their lead to five points before Madrid’s match
The Brazil forward opened the scoring with a lovely finish from 20 yards.
And he made sure of the points with a composed finish after a mazy run.
Real Madrid, who welcomed back England midfielder Jude Bellingham from suspension, are eight points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with eight games remaining.
The hosts could have won by more but Federico Valverde was denied by keeper Julen Agirrezabala and Brahim Diaz hit the post after Aurelien Tchouameni headed another chance narrowly wide.
On a positive night for Real, Brazil defender Eder Militao made his first appearance since 12 August after serious injury when he came on as a substitute in the 92nd minute.
Madrid host Manchester City in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League on 9 April
The record 14-time European champions are in Manchester for the return leg on 17 April
La Liga: Rodrygo’s Brace Help Madrid Go 8 Points Clear
