Real Madrid drew their final La Liga match of the season at home against Athletic Bilbao with score of 1-1, Karim Benzema celebrating his farewell appearance with a goal. The 35-year-old, who is second on the team's all-time scoring list, converted from the spot after Eder Militao was brought down in the penalty area.
The visitors had already been in front from close range strike by Oihan Sancet. The penalty by Benzema, which was pushed into the middle of the goal, brought a fitting end to a remarkable career in Spain that includes five Champions Leagues and four La Liga crowns.
Benzema played a primarily supporting role throughout his final game. In the 74th minute, Luka Modric came in to replace the France striker, who had just received a standing ovation from the home crowd. Before Benzema's rumoured move to Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid announced on Sunday that his 14-year tenure at the Bernabeu had come to an end.