Bale and Hazard accompanied Benzema in the opening game of the season, but Madrid's upcoming stars haven't earned their place, notes Alfredo Relaño.
Ancelotti's first line-up featured the recently-returned Bale with Eden Hazard alongside Karim Benzema in the 1-4 win over Alavés, writes Alfredo Relaño.
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The decision to award a penlty against Éder Militão was another example of institutional meddling in the simplest aspects of the game, says Alfredo Relaño.
In the Old Testament, Madrid would have deservedly beaten Sevilla.
Real Madrid continue to battle on two fronts with the same intensity in both competitions. Late goals against Osasuna thrilled Zidane, writes Alfredo Relaño.
The Brazilian striker scored two goals as Zidane’s side beat Liverpool 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Valdebebas.
Alfredo Relaño reacts to Real Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Eibar on Saturday, as Los Blancos get ready to face Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.