Real Madrid's patchy form continues as they were humbled by Athletic Bilbao who won the La Liga match by a goal to nil.

Bilbao target man Fernando Llorente did the damage just three minutes into the match, scoring with a header from 6 yards to rock the visitors.

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka' in particular tried to impose themselves on the game and managed to create several good opportunities, but their finishing was not up to scratch.

Real Madrid were without their key man in recent matches, Gonzalo Higuain, who was replaced as expected by Karim Benzema.

It is a result that Real Madrid will be looking to forget quickly as they fell behind the pace furthermore in La Liga, with Barcelona claiming 3 points against Sevilla by winning 4-0.