Real Madrid blew the chance to pull themselves back into the La Liga title race, after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening.
Leaders Barcelona were also held to a 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo earlier in the day, giving Madrid the chance to close the gap.
However, the champions failed to break down a stubborn Athletic side at the San Memes.
Zinedine Zidane’s men were also reduced to 10 men, after Sergio Ramos picked up his 24th red card as a Madrid player.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo almost snatched the win in the dying minutes, arching back to redirect a cross with a powerful header to the far corner, only to see Kepa calmly gather.
The gap between Real and Barca remains eight points, with El Clasico two weeks away.
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