Real Madrid 6-0 Real Valladolid
Real Madrid have extended their unbeaten run at home in La Liga to 17 matches. They had a class performance and easily defeated Real Valladolid led by Pacheta with a score of 6-0 at the sunny Santiago Bernabéu.
Before the game, with the lead Barcelona had in La Liga, some could understand Real's poor start to a pleasant afternoon in the Spanish capital. This is especially true with the important Champions League quarter-final with Chelsea approaching very soon. However, despite narrowly conceding in the 10th minute when Roque Mesa hit the Valladolid crossbar, the defending European champions responded brilliantly. They took the lead in the 23rd minute when a clinical counterattack led by Marco Asensio was ended by a coordinated effort from Rodrygo from inside the box.
The goal had a profound effect on the entire Real Madrid team, and their indifference was replaced by fierce determination. Karim Benzema emerged as Real Madrid's main threat and punished Real Valladolid with three consecutive first-half goals.
Benzema's first goal of the day was a clever header, followed by a delicate cut from 20 yards. However, it was his third goal that was the highlight of the game. Although Rodrygo's pass appeared to have passed behind him, Benzema turned brilliantly to land a near-impossible shot into the net of Sergio Asenjo.
Real Madrid are famous for their ability to destroy many away teams, and no one at the Real Valladolid camp expected such a complete loss. It was especially unexpected for Pacheta, who introduced three new players in the first half, leading to an element of immediate surprise and fear as his team hit hard, hitting the woodwork again. Despite this opportunity, it seems inevitable that Real Valladolid's 4 consecutive goalless matches against Real Madrid will extend to 5. Their lackluster performance makes the former Galáctico goalscorer and owner Valladolid's current owner, Ronaldo Nazário, revealed a grimace in the stands.
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