Benzema pulled one back after confirmation from VAR
The Frenchman took advantage of Casemiro's lay off to bring Real Madrid back into the game.
Real Madrid, much fresher than Athletic after some subsitutions, got back into the Super Cup semi-final against Athletic thanks to Karim Benzema.
Although the goal was disallowed initially as the Frenchman was deemed to be offside, it was finally given after a VAR review.
Valverde put in a cross from the left which Casemiro headed near the six yard box.
Karim, on the other post, took advantage of the lay off and, after a slight deflection by Inigo Martinez, beat Unai Nunez to make it 1-2.