Real Madrid put on a dazzling display of skill and dominance as they routed Alaves 5-0 in their recent match. The Santiago Bernabeu stadium was filled with excitement and anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the clash between these two powerhouse teams.
From the opening whistle, Real Madrid asserted their authority on the pitch, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Karim Benzema led the charge with a hat-trick, showcasing his clinical finishing ability and proving to be a constant threat to the Alaves defense.
Real Madrid sealed the Spanish top-flight title over a week ago and further showed their dominance by beating Granada 4-0, a result which confirmed relegation to the Segunda Division for Granada.
Carlo Ancelotti rotated his squad for that game with the scoresheet featuring names that have not been used regularly by the Italian coach; Fran Garcia, Arda Guler and Brahim Diaz (2).
The hosts scored twice more before half time with Vinicius Junior netting from close range and Fede Valverde arrowing an effort inside the top right corner.
Bellingham laid on the fourth for Vinicius Junior and then Rodrygo's deflected effort ran into the path of substitute Arda Guler who made no mistake.
Real now lie 17 points clear at the top of the table, Alaves are back in 11th.
Vinicius increased the lead once more in the 70th minute from a precise cross by Bellingham that the Brazilian fired into the far top corner, and substitute Arda Güler sealed the win with a low finish after pouncing on a rebound.
Bellingham has both scored and assisted in the same LaLiga game for the fourth time this season, more than any other player in the competition in 2023-24.
Earlier, relegation-threatened Mallorca drew 1-1 at Osasuna, moving to 15th place and staying seven points from the demotion zone.
Girona missed a chance to overcome Barcelona for second place after a 1-0 loss to mid-table Villarreal at home. Girona stayed in third place after the loss, one point from Barcelona and five ahead of fourth-place Atletico Madrid.
The entire team played with precision and fluidity, moving the ball effortlessly and exploiting gaps in the opposition's defense. Goals from Casemiro and Eden Hazard further solidified Real Madrid's victory, leaving no doubt as to who was the superior team on this day.
Overall, it was a masterclass performance from Real Madrid, demonstrating their prowess and determination to succeed in every match they play. Their 5-0 rout of Alaves will surely go down as one of their most memorable victories of the season.
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