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15:00 – Ronaldo not the only former great to be missed, says Marcelo
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo says Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only former great being missed at the Santiago Bernabeu in the wake of the team’s first dropped points of the season.
Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, slipping two points behind early La Liga leaders Barcelona. Iker Munian gave Bilbao a first-half lead before Isco came on from the bench to equalise.
The Brazilian admitted the result was disappointing but downplayed the effect Ronaldo’s summer departure for Juventus has had on the side.
“I think supporters also often remember Raul, [Zinedine] Zidane… Not only Cristiano,” Marcelo said after the game.
13:00 – Isco understands Lopetegui’s decision to leave him out of starting XI
He may have been left out of the starting line-up, but Isco proved to be the hero as Real Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao.
The substitute scored the equaliser at San Mames just minutes after replacing Luka Modric, but admits he understands Julen Lopetegui’s decision to leave him out of the starting XI.
“It’s not only me in the team, there are teammates who might be better than me and that’s why the coach chose this team,” he said.
10:30 – Lopetegui wants his side to be more clinical
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui conceded his side were “not clinical enough” after they lost their 100 per cent start to the new La Liga season in a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao.
Los Blancos were up against it for much of the match, with Iker Muniain sliding the home side in front in the 32nd minute at the San Mames before substitute Isco saved Real’s blushes in the second half.
The visitors had a handful of chances to snatch the three points with Bilbao keeper Unai Simon making a series of good saves, but ultimately the hosts proved good value for their point.