Cádiz CF 0-2 Real Madrid - Carlo Ancelotti's side leave it late to overcome doughty hosts and secure La Liga win

Real Madrid beat a stubborn Cadiz side 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Nacho and Marco Asensio in their La Liga clash. The hosts had the first real chance of the match in the 12th minute as the ball was spread out to left-back Alfosno Espino, who rifled an effort from distance which crashed off the post and back into play. Ad Just a few minutes later, Real Madrid had a huge chance, Asensio pounced on a rebound to fire a vicious effort on goal but goalkeeper David Gil was equal to it.

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Benzema struck the woodwork for the second time in the 64th minute, the French forward found space on the left-hand side of the penalty area before rattling the near post with a fiercely struck effort. It was going to take something special to beat Gil in goal and in the 72nd minute it was defender Nacho who broke the deadlock, smashing a sublime effort from distance into the bottom corner. Just two minutes later, Carlo Ancelotti's side wrapped up the victory with a second goal.

This time it was Asensio who bent an effort past Gil and into the same corner that Nacho found for the opener. Liga table Liga fixtures / results Liga top scorers More to follow. TransfersReal and Arsenal lurk for Chelsea pair Kante and James — Paper Round16 HOURS AGO TransfersMan City and Real Madrid to face off for £110m Bellingham — Paper