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At the Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo rested Raúl González, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo with one eye on Tuesday's Champions League duel with Juventus FC - and the decision backfired.

Del Horno strike
Athletic claimed that a blistering Tiko drive had crossed the line and were dismayed when play was waved on, but the Basque side took control just before the hour when Asier Del Horno rose to head Pablo Orbaiz's centre past Iker Casillas.

Iraola double
Luxemburgo brought on his big guns but Athletic extended their lead on 72 minutes when Andoni Iraola was left free to beat Casillas from inside the area. Athletic, who are now unbeaten in ten league games, go eighth on 35 points while Madrid remain second place with 50 points.

REAL MADRID: Iker Casillas; Míchel Salgado, Helguera, Samuel, Raúl Bravo (Raúl, 66'); Beckham, Gravesen, Figo (Zidane, 66'), Solari; Guti, Owen (Ronaldo, 66')

ATHLETIC: Aranzubía; Murillo, Luis Prieto, Gurpegui, Del Horno; Iraola (Solabarrieta, 80'), Tiko (Lacruz, 71'), Orbáiz, Yeste (Casas, 88'); Etxeberría, Ezquerro.

GOALS: 0-1, Del Horno (57'); 0-2,Iraola (73')

PRIMERA DIVISIÓN

Pos. Team Pld Pts
1. Barcelona 24 57
2. Real Madrid24 50
3. Sevilla 24 41
4. Valencia 23 38
5. Betis 23 38
...
8. Athletic 24 35

Source: uefa.com