Real Madrid are currently on cloud nine after re-establishing their four-point cushion on top of the points table after a professional display against Deportivo Alaves. Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio scored goals in each half as Zidane’s side won 2-0 at home.
VAR was called into action for both of Real Madrid’s goals. Ferland Mendy was tipped and fouled inside the box, and Benzema fired the subsequent penalty past Roberto. Marco Asensio then scored a tap-in after being set up by Karim Benzema un-marked on the far post.
The visitors, Alaves, did make things a bit nervy for Zidane & Co. in the opening few exchanges but failed to establish themselves in the game post that. After making a change in their managerial hierarchy last weekend, Alaves only managed to have 29% ball possession throughout the game.
Real Madrid not only held onto another clean-sheet but also won their eight-game on the bounce. The side from the Spanish capital only needs to earn 5 points from the three remaining fixtures to clinch the La Liga Santander title for the 34th time in their illustrious history. Here’s how Los Blancos were rated in their convincing victory against Alaves.
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