Marco Asensio scores stunner, Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema also net as Real Madrid see off Alaves

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points as they overcame Alaves 3-0 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to get back to winning ways in La Liga. Despite having seven shots in the first half, Los Blancos could only go into half-time with their Basque opponents goalless, much to the dismay of the fans in the stadium.

Ad/> However, it all changed in the second half as Carlo Ancelotti’s side took the lead in spectacular fashion in the 63rd minute as Marco Asensio buried a fantastic effort with his left foot from outside the box into the top corner beyond the reach of Fernando Pacheco. Champions LeagueMbappe considering PSG offer that would make him world's highest-paid player — report17/02/2022 AT 10:56 Liga table Liga fixtures / results Liga top scorers Los Blancos grabbed their second of the game with ten minutes to go as Vinicius Jr.

scored a simple tap in after a cut-back from Karim Benzema. The Frenchman then sealed it in stoppage time, as he stroked home a penalty calmly into the back of the net after Rodrygo was fouled by Florian Lejeune in the box.

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