Just when it looked like Real Madrid were destined for a goalless draw, Valverde sent a brilliant volley into the back of the net in stoppage time. The winner secured all three points for Real Madrid, giving the defending Spanish and European champions a much-needed victory with just six games left in the La Liga season.

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Fede Valverde's dramatic 93rd minute goal kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the champions a vital 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid stayed four points behind leaders Barca after Valverde volleyed into the top corner with a sliced,