After the embarrassing cup exit, Real Madrid has rehabilitated in the Spanish league. The defending champion celebrated a success against Deportivo Alaves. DFB national player Toni Kroos was decisive for the game.
Without coach Zinédine Zidane on the sidelines, the Spanish champions Real Madrid have dealt with frustration. Three days after the cup at third division Alcoyano, the “Royal” won on Saturday evening in the Primera División at table 17. Deportivo Alavés 4-1 (3-0). Zidane (48), who has been fighting for his job according to media reports, had tested positive for the corona virus and was represented by his assistant David Bettoni.
International player Toni Kroos prepared two goals, the goal from Casemiro (15th) with a corner and that from Eden Hazard (45th + 1) with a strong long pass down. Karim Benzema (41st and 70th) scored the other two Real goals. Former Bundesliga professional Joselu (59th) was successful for Alavés.
In the table, Real shortened the gap to leaders Atlético Madrid (Sunday against Valencia, 9 p.m. / in the live ticker at t-online) to four points, at least for the time being. However, the city rival has played two games less than the defending champion.
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