BILBAO (Reuters) - Real Madrid's perfect start to the La Liga season came to a halt on Saturday as they drew 1-1 in an ill-tempered game at Athletic Bilbao and fell two points behind champions Barcelona at the top of the standings. Iker Muniain gave Athletic a deserved lead in the 32nd minute by bundling the ball home after Real failed to get back in time to defend a counterattack. The decision enraged Athletic supporters in a hostile atmosphere at San Mames, which was mirrored on the pitch as referee Jose Luis Gonzalez Gonzalez handed out eight yellow cards, six to Athletic players. Real are second in the La Liga standings with 10 points after four games. Champions Barcelona, on 12, came from behind to win 2-1 at Real Sociedad earlier on Saturday.

Source: The Star September 15, 2018 21:00 UTC