Isco helps Real extend dominance of Bilbao


Real Madrid's Isco celebrates scoring his goal during their Spanish first division soccer match against Athletic Bilbao at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid September 1, 2013. REUTERS/Juan Medina

MADRID (Reuters) - In-form playmaker Isco struck twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted his first goal of the campaign to give Luka Modric-inspired Real Madrid a 3-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.

The comfortable victory in an unusual midday kickoff at the Bernabeu gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a joint share of the lead in the standings with a perfect nine points from three games.

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