The people of Madrid opened the scoring in the 8th minute on an individual festival from Marco Asensio, then widened the gap thanks to two penalties converted by Karim Benzema (31st, 45th + 1) and sealed their success with a clear strike signed Luka Modric (80th), leaving no hope for the red lantern, who had just won his first victory of the season ten days ago at Villarreal (3-1).
Two goals for the “Nine” which allow him to exceed Raul’s 228 goals in the domestic league for Real Madrid, and become the 2nd top scorer in the history of the “White Housein La Liga (230 goals), behind legend Cristiano Ronaldo (311 La Liga goals).
The 2022 Ballon d’Or, hit in the back of the right thigh in early February, returned last week to give Real its 5th Club World Cup and a new champion crest on its shirt.
The Elche players also paid tribute to the Merengues with a guard of honor before kick-off.
The Frenchman returned to form: in addition to his two penalties, obtained after a hand from Enzo Roco in the area (30th) and a devastating hook from Rodrygo (45th), “KB9” had several opportunities to increase the gap, but lacked precision (15th, 62nd).
Carlo Ancelotti’s men will have a final dress rehearsal on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. on the Osasuna lawn as part of La Liga matchday 22 to take care of the final details before the clash at Anfield against Liverpool on Tuesday (9:00 p.m.) in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League.
