Report: Real Madrid 9-1 Granada: Ronaldo hits record five as Real run riot against Granada

 

Real Madrid crash struggling Granada with 9 goals to 1.

James Rodriguez returned in action to assist two goals.

Real Madrid produced a fantastic display, both mentally and physically by hammering Granada at home to silence their recent critics.

After failing to hold a four point lead at the lead, Madrid trembled to two losses and a draw last month. The aforesaid meant that Barcelona's success in all those games put them four point ahead against the Clasico rivals.

Real Madrid had a quick start with Bale scoring a fantastic opener. The Welshman dribbled Oier and went off for another before tapping into the net.

The next goal wasn't too late. Cristiano Ronaldo started his scoring with an excellent finish that was assisted by James just 5 minutes after Gareth Bale's opener.

Real Madrid led the game thrice after Cristiano Ronaldo scored another goal. Ronaldo tucked in a pass for Marcelo who crossed the ball to Oier who clears it only for the Portugese to net a low volley.

Ronaldo net his hattrick after just two more minutes. The Portugese dribbled down before hammering a powerful shot just outside the penalty box.

The second half produced more goals with Benzema starting the sheet with a low volley. James corner reached the French who controlled the ball before scoring his first.

The scoreline was further increased after Ronaldo scored his fourth. Bale chipped one for Ronaldo who scored a low header into the free post.

The seventh goal was from Benzema who faked the Granada defender before firing from the side of the net.

The fairytale was never end for Granada. Ibanez hit one back but Mainz scored an own goal to make it 8-1. 

The last laugh in the game was for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugese scored a fantastic header from Modric's free kick to end the misery Granada suffered

Though victory didn't turned the table, it ensured a belief that Real Madrid are always title contendors.

Match Report: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Benzema the star as Real triumph over the Anoetian side.

 

Bale fails to shine on Ronaldo's absence but Benzema was excellent.

Real Madrid came back from behind to score four.

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid was up against David Moyes's Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu last night. 

The duel was said to be for the home side, though they missed their star player Cristiano Ronaldo who is suspended for two games against Cordoba. Real Sociedad was on the top when the last the two met, back at late August, where they came from two early goals behind to win 4-2.

However, Real Sociedad enjoyed good start with Elustondo scoring after just 39 seconds into the game with a header from a corner.

Real Madrid reacted quickly, with James Rodriguez opening the account Real with a good header off Marcelo's cross in 3rd minute.

Madrid then had lot of control in the game. With a lot of long passes and good dribbles from Isco and Kroos. The midfield turned stable and the game was steady. It was then that Bale missed a free post. Real Madrid played a good counter attack with Isco passing the ball to Benzema. The Frenchman dribbled down to the box and passed to James who could have tapped in to the goal. But the Gareth Bale interfered in between and shot off target.

However, Ramos tapped a rebound from Benzema's shot to give Los Blancos' the lead.

The second half was also bright. The first attack of Real Madrid resulted in Benzema's goal. Bale played a one-two with Benzema and then returned the ball back to the Frenchman who scored his first of the night.

The last goal was off from the boots of Benzema. A stunning strike from a well-played attack. Karim passed the ball to James who returned it to Benzema and finished the return with a wonderful curved shot.     

Real Madrid vs Liverpool FC Post Match Preview

   

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. ensures Anfield upset before El Clasico.

ANFIELD - Carlo Ancelotti's men cruised to a 3-0 away win against the struggling Reds yesterday night.

Two Karim Benzema goals and Cristiano Ronaldo's wonder strike ensured Real Madrid victory before El Clasico which is to be played on this Saturday.

Real Madrid and Liverpool started the game shakingly with coordination very little between them. The game really came into control when Ronaldo played a one-two with Benzema and passed it to James who flung a chipped-cross for Ronaldo's opener. The Portugese completed a half-volley off James cross which gave Real the lead and Ronaldo his first at Anfield and third goal against Liverpool.

Real Madrid completely had the control of the game though Sterling and Balotelli tried some but all of those were well defended and blocked by Raphael Varane and Pepe.

Real struck another when Toni Kroos whipped in a cross which was met by a wonderful header by Karim Benzema. 

Anfield was further upset when Pepe assisted Benzema from a Toni Kroos corner with five minutes remaining in the first half. The Frenchman scored a clean tap-in what was his second and last goal of the game.

Liverpool's first real threat came when Coutinho hit a cross bar at the end of second half.

The second half was quite balanced as Madrid made sure there were no more injuries as Ronaldo was substituted.

Adam Lallana  was bought on for Balo and Liverpool only manage one threat from a Gerard's long range.

Isco, Modric and James attacked pretty well alongside Benzema who tipped in a beautiful pass to Ronaldo in what was a glorious chance wasted by Portugese to make it 4-0 and equal Raul's 71 goals.

Real Madrid now sit first on the table on 9 points whereas the other teams on 3 points each.

The next game for Los Blancos is the highly anticipated El Clasico on 25-10-14, 18:00 CET.