Marcelo

Let's be honest: there have been better Clásicos. But this one was not short on excitement and emotion, either...

Alfredo Relaño takes a look at how things are shaping up at the top of LaLiga, with Barcelona and Atlético dropping points and Real Madrid beating Alavés.

AS editor Alfredo Relaño analyses Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Espanoyl at Cornellà, which saw Benzema score two goals and put in a fine overall performance.

The first big blow for Lopetegui landed with the visit of Sevilla, when Madrid’s image became scratched and torn as they lost 3-0