Athletic Bilbao 0-0 Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo thwarted as Sergio Ramos sent for early bath again
Real Madrid blew the chance to reignite their La Liga title reign and close the gap on Barcelona as Athletic Bilbao stubbornly held them to a goalless draw in the torrential rain at the San Mames.
Barcelona had earlier been held 2-2 by Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou, handing any title hopefuls a golden opportunity to turn the heat up on Ernesto Valverde's side.
Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a clear goalscoring opportunity by poor refereeing when a foul was given for Xabier Etxeita's lunge on Luka Modric despite an obvious advantage immediately unfolding.
The Portuguese then struck a post when striking a low volley towards the bottom left corner from the edge of the area.
